Bottom blood pressure number may predict your dementia risk
In a recent study published in the American Heart Association journal Stroke, researchers found that the bottom number (diastolic blood pressure) on a blood...
New method shows promise in treating Alzheimer’s and related dementias
Researchers remain perplexed as to what causes dementia and how to treat and reverse the cognitive decline seen in patients.
In a new study from...
How to use a healthy lifestyle to prevent dementia
A new Alzheimer’s disease drug will hit the market soon, the first in nearly two decades. But some experts say the evidence for it...
These 2 health issues may double your dementia risk
In a recent study published in Neurology, researchers found that losing both eyesight and hearing functions may put you at greater risk of dementia...
This simple blood test can accurately detect dementia in older people
In a new study from King's College London, researchers found that a single biomarker can accurately indicate the presence of underlying neurodegeneration in people...
This eye problem may increase risk of dementia
In a recent study published in Ageing Clinical and Experimental Research, researchers found that older people with vision loss are much more likely to...
Lack of sleep in middle age may increase dementia risk
Not sleeping enough can harm your health. It raises your risk of many diseases and disorders. A new study found this may include dementia.
The...
Common painkillers may increase fall risk in people with cognitive decline
In a new study from Texas A&M University, researchers found that older adults with cognitive impairment are two to three times more likely to...
Your walking speed may show your dementia and depression risks
How fast you walk can tell a lot about your overall health. Recent research has used this information to predict a person’s risk of...
This type of drug may increase dementia risk
In a recent study published in the BMJ, researchers found that long-term use of anticholinergic antidepressants is linked to a higher risk of dementia.
This...