A failing nose: the unexpected predictor of dementia and Alzheimer’s
The human sense of smell provides more than just alerts to potential dangers like fire or culinary delights.
Researchers at the University of Chicago Medicine...
What are frontotemporal disorders? Dementias that happen in midlife
If you start to see changes in the way a loved one under 60 acts, speaks, or moves, you may not think of dementia...
Unhealthy snacks linked to dementia? A closer look at the study
If you frequently reach for convenience foods like soda, chips, or cookies, you might want to reconsider your snack choices.
A recent study discovered a...
Heart disease may lead to dementia in older people
Many older people have a type of heart problem called ischemic heart disease. a new study says that these people may also be more likely to get dementia.
Diabetes drug may reduce dementia risk, study suggests
The Link Between Diabetes and Dementia
Did you know that people with diabetes are more likely to develop dementia? Dementia is a condition that affects...
Low sexual satisfaction in middle age may signal future cognitive decline
Declining Sexual Satisfaction and Cognitive Health Linked
A new study from Penn State researchers suggests that low sexual satisfaction in middle age could serve as...
Heart health and brain function: the strong connection
The higher a person's risk score for cardiovascular disease over the next 10 years, the lower their score on cognitive function tests.
Understanding high salt intake and its link to dementia
Dementia is a condition that affects a person's ability to think, remember things, and make decisions. It's a big problem in Japan, and currently,...
Heart disease may affect women’s cognitive skills more severely
A Greater Impact on Women
While men are generally more likely to suffer from cardiovascular conditions and related risk factors in middle age, a new...
Scientists find a cause of memory loss in older people
Why Some People Forget Things
Scientists have been curious about something. They want to know why some people forget things as they grow older. It's...