Better heart health for a brighter brain: it’s never too late
Keeping Our Hearts Healthy
Keeping our hearts healthy can help our brains stay healthy too. It can protect us from strokes and dementia, which are...
Unraveling neurodegenerative diseases with a new diagnostic tool
Synucleinopathies are a group of brain disorders caused by a protein called α-synuclein building up in the brain.
Normally, this protein helps neurons, or brain...
New study reveals internet usage may lower dementia risk
Scientists have been busy trying to understand dementia better. It's a disease that affects a person's memory, thinking, and social abilities.
People usually develop it...
A little-understood sleep disorder affects millions and has clear links to dementia – 4...
A little-known and poorly understood sleep disorder that occurs during the rapid eye movement, or REM, stage of sleep has been garnering attention for...
A high sodium, low potassium diet could increase the risk of dementia
Dementia, characterized by memory loss and impaired thinking, is increasingly impacting the elderly, causing significant health, social, and economic challenges.
This is especially true for...
Recurrent brain trauma may increase Alzheimer’s risk
Explosions, such as those experienced by military personnel, can have a significant impact on brain health.
Recent research has uncovered a concerning finding - exposure...
Uncovering early brain network changes in Alzheimer’s disease
A recent study conducted at University of Tsukuba has shed light on brain network changes in a specific population at high risk for Alzheimer's disease.
Vascular dementia: a simple explanation
Let's understand vascular dementia. It's a condition where damage in the brain, due to problems with blood flow, affects the way people think and...
The link between blood pressure control and dementia: What you need to know
In a study conducted by researchers from Beijing Anzhen Hospital and other institutions, the impact of blood pressure control on brain health was examined.
The...
Sleep pills and dementia risk: What you need to know
Sleep is essential for our overall health and well-being. However, some people may struggle with sleep problems and turn to sleep medications for help.
Recently,...