Extra weight in 60s may mean thinner brain years later
In a new study, researchers found that older people who gain extra weight in their 60s are more likely to have brain thinning years...
Preventing stroke can help prevent dementia
In a new research article, researchers say that it is important to prevent dementia by preventing stroke.
The risk factors for stroke and dementia are...
Learning several new things at once may make your brain 30 years younger
In a new study, researchers found that one important way of staving off cognitive decline in older people is learning new skills as a...
Scientists find a forgotten symptom of dementia
In a new study, researchers have found a forgotten symptom of dementia.
The symptom is called apathy. It is the most common neuropsychiatric symptom of...
This exercise may help prevent cognitive decline
In a new study, researchers found that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) may help prevent age-related cognitive illnesses, such as dementia.
They found that high-intensity interval...
Healthy lifestyle may offset genetic risk of dementia
In a new study, researchers found that living a healthy lifestyle may help offset a person's genetic risk of dementia.
This is the first study...
What you should know about extra-virgin olive oil and Alzheimer’s disease
In a recent study, researchers found that a specific ingredient of the Mediterranean diet could protect against cognitive decline: extra-virgin olive oil.
The Mediterranean diet,...
This high blood pressure drug may help treat dementia and Parkinson’s
In a new study, researchers found that a prescribed high blood pressure drug may help treat Huntington’s, Parkinson’s and dementia.
The research was conducted by...
These brain activities may help prevent memory loss
In a new study, researchers found that mentally stimulating activities are linked to lower risk or delay of age-related memory loss called mild cognitive...
Scientists confirm common prostate cancer treatment linked to dementia
In a new study, researchers found that a hormone-blocking treatment for prostate cancer may increase the risk of dementia in patients.
The treatment is androgen...