Hearing loss and the link to dementia
Hearing loss is a natural part of aging nobody likes to admit is happening. But happen it does – and ignoring it comes with...
Breastfeeding may help prevent cognitive decline
In a new study from UCLA Health, researchers found that women over the age of 50 who had breastfed their babies performed better on...
This common liver drug may treat dementia effectively
In a recent study published in the Neurobiology of Disease, researchers found a drug used to treat cirrhosis of the liver may be an effective...
Warning signs for dementia found in the blood
In a new study from the University Medical Center Göttingen, researchers found molecules in the blood that can indicate impending dementia.
Their findings are based...
These heartburn drugs may increase risk of dementia
Many people around the world use proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for conditions like heartburn, gastritis, and stomach ulcers.
A recent study in the journal Alzheimer’s &...
To lower your dementia risk, grow old with an optimist
In a recent study, researchers found optimistic people may contribute to the health of their partners.
They found that having an optimistic partner may stave...
This personality trait linked to higher dementia risk, study confirms
In a new study from the Florida State University, researchers found that changes in the brain linked to Alzheimer's disease are often visible early...
If you have high blood pressure before this age, watch out for your dementia...
In a new study from the University of Melbourne and elsewhere, researchers found individuals who are diagnosed with high blood pressure at ages 35-44...
This study finds a simple test to detect dementia risk
In a recent study published in Neurology, researchers found people whose scores on a dementia risk test indicated a less brain-healthy lifestyle, including smoking,...
Exercise can give you a healthy liver
In a recent study published in JHEP Reports, researchers found the positive effects, beyond the expected weight-loss benefit, of exercise on the liver.
The study...