What are researchers doing to stop dementia?
They are words nobody wants to hear: Alzheimer's disease and dementia. As the population ages, a growing number of older adults gradually lose cherished...
Scientists find a simple test to detect your dementia risk
In a new study from Maastricht University, researchers found people whose scores on a dementia risk test indicated a less brain-healthy lifestyle, including smoking,...
Mindfulness may improve cognition in older people
In a new study from UCL, researchers found mindfulness may provide modest benefits to cognition, particularly among older adults.
They found that while mindfulness is...
An aspirin a day does not keep dementia at bay, study finds
In a new study from Monash University, researchers found taking a low-dose aspirin once a day does not reduce the risk of thinking and...
Soy food may reduce your risk of dementia, study finds
In a new study from the University of Pittsburgh, researchers found a metabolite produced following consumption of dietary soy may decrease a key risk...
This type of job linked to lower risk of dementia in old age
In a new study from the University College London, researchers found people with mentally stimulating jobs have a lower risk of dementia in old...
This fat ‘indispensable’ in protecting the brain from dementia
In a new study from Augusta University, researchers found that beige fat can protect the brain from dementia. It can bring down the inflammation...
This simple blood test could detect dementia effectively
In a recent study published in Nature Communications, researchers found that a single biomarker can accurately indicate the presence of underlying neurodegeneration in people...
Scientists develop new stem cell therapy to treat dementia
In a new study from UCLA, researchers report that a new stem cell-based treatment for progressive dementia just took a big step closer to...
Aerobic exercise could help prevent Alzheimer’s disease
In a recent study published in Frontiers in Endocrinology, researchers confirm that aerobic physical activity and exercise training may delay or prevent the onset...