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These people may resist frontotemporal dementia symptoms for longer

Researchers at the University of Sydney have discovered that people born overseas who first spoke a language other than English are more resistant to...

More and more younger adults get subjective cognitive decline, study finds

According to a new study from the DB Consulting Group in Bethesda, subjective cognitive decline (SCD) affects 9.6% of adults aged 45 years and older.

Food rich in flavonoids could protect you from dementia

Researchers from Edith Cowan University found that eating flavonoid-rich foods such as apples and tea may protect against dementia. Dementia is a progressive and irreversible...

Diabetes and tooth loss together make cognitive decline even worse

In a study from NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing, scientists found that having both diabetes and tooth loss contributes to worse cognitive function...

Why chocolate could help improve cognitive function

According to a study conducted by scientists from the University of L'Aquila, cocoa and chocolate can have numerous health benefits, especially when it comes...

Scientists find three gut bacteria in Lewy bodies dementia

Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is a common form of dementia that has no cure. Recent studies suggested that gut bacteria could be involved in...

Common sleep drugs may increase dementia risk, study finds

Sleep medications are drugs that are taken to help people fall asleep or stay asleep. They are commonly used to treat insomnia, a sleep disorder...

Quitting smoking can lower dementia risk, but many people don’t know

Dementia is a health condition that affects the brain and causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. It is a progressive disease that gets worse...

A high-fiber diet may lower your dementia risk

A recent study by researchers at the University of Tsukuba suggests that eating a diet high in fiber may help lower the risk of...

Trouble falling asleep at bedtime may be linked to dementia

New research has found that there is a link between sleep problems and the risk of developing dementia over a 10-year period. The study, which...