Diabetes drug may reduce dementia risk, study suggests
The Link Between Diabetes and Dementia
Did you know that people with diabetes are more likely to develop dementia? Dementia is a condition that affects...
Low sexual satisfaction in middle age may signal future cognitive decline
Declining Sexual Satisfaction and Cognitive Health Linked
A new study from Penn State researchers suggests that low sexual satisfaction in middle age could serve as...
Heart health and brain function: the strong connection
The higher a person's risk score for cardiovascular disease over the next 10 years, the lower their score on cognitive function tests.
Understanding high salt intake and its link to dementia
Dementia is a condition that affects a person's ability to think, remember things, and make decisions. It's a big problem in Japan, and currently,...
Heart disease may affect women’s cognitive skills more severely
A Greater Impact on Women
While men are generally more likely to suffer from cardiovascular conditions and related risk factors in middle age, a new...
Scientists find a cause of memory loss in older people
Why Some People Forget Things
Scientists have been curious about something. They want to know why some people forget things as they grow older. It's...
Better heart health for a brighter brain: it’s never too late
Keeping Our Hearts Healthy
Keeping our hearts healthy can help our brains stay healthy too. It can protect us from strokes and dementia, which are...
Unraveling neurodegenerative diseases with a new diagnostic tool
Synucleinopathies are a group of brain disorders caused by a protein called α-synuclein building up in the brain.
Normally, this protein helps neurons, or brain...
New study reveals internet usage may lower dementia risk
Scientists have been busy trying to understand dementia better. It's a disease that affects a person's memory, thinking, and social abilities.
People usually develop it...
A little-understood sleep disorder affects millions and has clear links to dementia – 4...
A little-known and poorly understood sleep disorder that occurs during the rapid eye movement, or REM, stage of sleep has been garnering attention for...