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Most people with earliest Alzheimer’s signs won’t develop dementia, study shows

With dementia, people may have a group of thinking and social symptoms that interferes with daily functioning. Not a specific disease, dementia is a group...

Widely used drugs may increase risk of memory loss, cognitive decline

Cognitive decline can range from mild cognitive impairment to dementia, a form of decline in abilities severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer's disease...

Dementia: negative thinking linked with more rapid cognitive decline

Dementia affects an estimated 54 million people worldwide. There is no cure, but reports indicate that approximately a third of dementia cases may be preventable,...

These mental diseases may increase dementia risk by 2.5 times

In a study from University College London, scientists found people with psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia are 2.5 times more likely than those without...

Migraine headaches could increase dementia risk

In a study from Yonsei University, scientists found migraine headaches are associated with an increased risk for subsequent dementia. A migraine is a headache of...

Poor gait and weak hand grip could be early indicators of dementia

In a study from Monash University, scientists found walking speed and grip strength could be early indicators of dementia before the onset of noticeable...

Suicide risk almost 7 times higher after early diagnosis of dementia

In a study from Queen Mary University of London and the University of Nottingham, scientists found that suicide risk in the first three months...

Healthy blood vessels may delay Alzheimer’s disease

In a study from the University of Copenhagen and Yale, scientists found high blood pressure may affect conditions such as Alzheimer's disease by interfering...

Apathy could predict dementia years before other symptoms

In a study from the University of Cambridge, scientists found that apathy—a lack of interest or motivation—could predict the onset of some forms of...

Liver disease linked to higher risk of dementia

In a study from Karolinska Institute, scientists found people who have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, a buildup of fat cells in the liver, may...