Why unawareness of memory decline can be dangerous
In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers discovered that a lack of awareness, rather than increased awareness, of memory decline is...
Intensive Blood Pressure Control Reduces Dementia Risk, Even with Low Diastolic Levels
A few years back, scientists made an exciting discovery: lowering blood pressure could help prevent mental decline in people over 50 who have high...
Social interaction can lower dementia risk, helping you live longer
A new study from the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) at UNSW Sydney has found that spending time with loved ones can have...
5 best diets that protect brain health in older people
As we age, our cognitive abilities naturally decline. However, research has shown that certain diets can help slow down this process and improve brain...
Scientists find a new way to help older people improve memory
A new study has found that stimulating the right cerebellum can lead to improvements in episodic memory in healthy elderly individuals.
5 best exercises for dementia prevention, according to science
Dementia is a progressive neurological disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. It is a major cause of disability and dependence among older adults...
How to prevent Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson's disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement, causing tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with coordination and balance.
The disease affects millions of...
An HIV drug may help prevent dementia, study finds
Scientists at the University of Cambridge have discovered how the body's ability to get rid of toxic proteins is affected in Huntington's disease and...
Scientists find new way to treat Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal dementia
Scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine have found a new potential approach to treating Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal dementia, two of the most common forms...
Long COVID may bring long-lasting brain function change
A recent study has found that people who had COVID-19 may experience persistent neuropsychiatric symptoms, such as problems with memory, concentration, and fatigue.
The research...