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9 unhealthy habits that damage your brain

You do a few things you know you shouldn’t -- we all do. But some of those bad habits can take a toll on your...

Global dementia cases will triple by 2050

In a new study from the University of Washington, researchers found the number of adults living with dementia worldwide is expected to nearly triple,...

What is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s disease?

What is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's disease? It is a very common question that many individuals ask. Simply speaking, dementia is a broad term...

13 things your doctor can check to preserve your brain health

In a new statement from AHA, researchers found primary care clinics can play an important role in preserving patients’ brain health using the American Heart...

This eye problem may signal higher risk of stroke, dementia and early death

In a study from Mayo Clinic, researchers found pictures of the retina may someday provide early warning signs that a person is at an...

Scientists find how to stop dementia from nose

In a new study from Osaka City University, researchers found a method to stop dementia from the nose. Dementia is thought to occur when proteins...

Watching TV in midlife linked to later cognitive decline

In new research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, scientists found spending moderate to high amounts of time watching television throughout midlife was...

Scientists find how to prevent frontotemporal dementia

Frontotemporal dementias are a group of fatal and debilitating brain disorders for which there are no cures. This form of the disease is caused by...

Earlier high blood pressure shrinks brain, may increase dementia risk

In a new study from the University of Melbourne, researchers found people who are diagnosed with high blood pressure at ages 35-44 had smaller...

Serious cognitive impairment declines 23% among older American women

In a new study from the University of Toronto, researchers found an abrupt decline in cognitive impairment among American adults aged 65 and older...