Why some middle-aged adults get dementia
Dementia is often thought of as a condition that mainly affects older people. But when it strikes in middle age, it can be harder...
Study shows cause of loss of smell in early Alzheimer’s
A new study by scientists at DZNE and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) has revealed that a declining sense of smell could be one of the...
Your biological age may affect your dementia risk
A new study has found that people whose bodies are aging faster than their actual age may have a higher risk of developing dementia.
The...
Too much salt may trigger brain inflammation and stubborn high blood pressure
For years, doctors have believed that high blood pressure mainly starts in the kidneys and blood vessels.
But a new study from McGill University suggests...
This nutrient may protect women against Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, a brain condition that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills.
It affects millions of people around...
Air pollution linked to higher dementia risk, major study finds
A major new analysis has found that long-term exposure to air pollution, especially from car exhaust and other common sources, increases the risk of...
Which blood pressure number predicts your dementia risk?
When you go to the doctor and get your blood pressure checked, you’ll usually see two numbers on the screen.
Most people know these numbers...
Common cough drug can slow dementia in Parkinson’s disease
Dementia is a growing health problem around the world, and right now there are no safe or affordable treatments that can slow it down.
Researchers...
Regular opioid use linked to higher dementia risk
A new study has found that people who regularly use opioids may face a higher risk of developing dementia, especially a type called vascular...
A new way to detect Lewy body dementia before symptoms appear
Researchers from Lund University in Sweden have made a major discovery that could change how we diagnose and treat Lewy body disease, one of...