Why a healthy lifestyle is not enough to prevent dementia
In the absence of treatment options, the focus is shifting to preventing dementia. In particular, a healthy lifestyle is considered beneficial for brain health.
In...
Weight gain/loss patterns may predict dementia risk
Dementia is a growing global public health concern currently affecting 50 million people and is expected to rise dramatically to more than 150 million...
Why women are more likely to get Alzheimer’s
scientists found a clue to the molecular cause of Alzheimer's—a clue that may also explain why women are at greater risk for the disease.
One type of diabetes drug reduces dementia risk in older people
In a study from the University of Toronto, scientists found a class of medication for type 2 diabetes may help older people with the...
People with sense of purpose have lower risk of dementia
In a study from UCL Psychology & Language Sciences, scientists found that feeling a sense of purpose or meaning in life is associated with...
Repetitive negative thinking linked to higher dementia risk
Depression and anxiety in mid-life and old age are already known to be risk factors for dementia.
In a recent study from UCL Psychiatry and elsewhere, scientists...
This nutrient supplement may actually boost memory function
A recent study from Tokyo Medical and Dental University found that melatonin and two of its metabolites help memories stick around in the brain...
Widely used high blood pressure drugs may increase risk of cognitive decline
A recent study from the University of California, San Diego found a class of drugs used for many conditions, including high blood pressure, allergies,...
Long-term use of these drugs may increase dementia risk
In a recent study from the University of East Anglia, researchers found that long-term use of anticholinergic antidepressants is linked to a higher risk...
Dementia risk may be linked to how long blood pressure stays in target range
Nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, according to AHA statistics.
Of those, only about 1 in 5 have their condition under control, which...