Common gut disease linked to doubled dementia risk
In a study from Taipei Veterans General Hospital, scientists found that inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, is linked...
What you do while sitting could affect your dementia risk
Scientists from USC and the University of Arizona found that people aged 60 and older who sit for long periods watching TV or other...
People with dementia may be less likely to receive an advanced treatment for stroke
In a study from the University of California Los Angeles, scientists found in people having the most common type of stroke – one caused...
Deep brain stimulation offers hope for Parkinson’s patient
To meet Dick Osborne, you’d never know that a mild electrical current is being sent to his brain.
It’s that current — delivered through a procedure...
Being underweight linked to dementia risk in older men, study finds
In a study from IQVIA and elsewhere, scientists found underweight is linked to higher dementia risk in older men.
Previous research has analyzed the possible...
The music app could support dementia care at home
Many carers of people with dementia recognize music’s value in supporting the well-being of a loved one.
As the person with dementia’s cognitive state declines...
Poor heart health could predict premature brain aging
In a study from UCL, scientists found that by estimating people's brain age from MRI scans using machine learning, they could identify risk factors...
Scientists detect Parkinson’s disease from breathing patterns
Parkinson's disease is notoriously difficult to diagnose as it relies primarily on the appearance of motor symptoms such as tremors, stiffness, and slowness, but...
Treadmill exercise may reduce Parkinson’s symptoms
In a study from RUSH University, scientists found regular treadmill exercise helped improve Parkinson's disease symptoms in mice.
They found positive results in using regular treadmill exercise to...
Scientists find eye disease linked to cognitive decline
In a study from Seoul National University, scientists found that macular retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thickness is associated with cognitive decline in older...