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Scientists find an an early sign of LATE, a new type of dementia

In a study from the University of California San Diego, scientists found an early sign of LATE.

Mediterranean diet not only boosts health, but also improves fertility

Mediterranean diet may also help overcome infertility, making it a non-intrusive and affordable strategy for couples trying to conceive.

These foods in your diet linked to faster cognitive decline

Ultra-processed foods are made mostly from substances extracted from foods, such as fats, starches, added sugars, and hydrogenated fats. They may also contain additives like...

Does the Mediterranean diet really decrease your risk of dementia?

A number of studies have suggested that eating a healthy diet may reduce a person's risk of dementia. In a study from Lund University in...

Why a healthy lifestyle is not enough to prevent dementia

In the absence of treatment options, the focus is shifting to preventing dementia. In particular, a healthy lifestyle is considered beneficial for brain health. In...

Weight gain/loss patterns may predict dementia risk

Dementia is a growing global public health concern currently affecting 50 million people and is expected to rise dramatically to more than 150 million...

Why women are more likely to get Alzheimer’s

scientists found a clue to the molecular cause of Alzheimer's—a clue that may also explain why women are at greater risk for the disease.

One type of diabetes drug reduces dementia risk in older people

In a study from the University of Toronto, scientists found a class of medication for type 2 diabetes may help older people with the...

People with sense of purpose have lower risk of dementia

In a study from UCL Psychology & Language Sciences, scientists found that feeling a sense of purpose or meaning in life is associated with...

Repetitive negative thinking linked to higher dementia risk

Depression and anxiety in mid-life and old age are already known to be risk factors for dementia. In a recent study from UCL Psychiatry and elsewhere, scientists...