Your lifestyle plays big roles in risks of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists from Vanderbilt University found that lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, and sleep play an important role in reducing the risk of developing...
Vitamin D deficiency directly linked to dementia
Scientists from the University of South Australia found a direct link between dementia and a lack of vitamin D.
The research is published in The American Journal...
Mild cognitive impairment: What you need to know
We've all walked into a room, only to have forgotten exactly why we are there. Or maybe our ability to recall names of long-lost...
Obesity may increase your dementia risk 15 years later
Scientists from UCL found that obesity is linked to a higher risk of dementia up to 15 years later.
They found that people who are...
Genes and heart health can contribute to your dementia risk
Scientists from The University of Texas found genes and heart health each contribute in an additive way to a person’s risk of dementia.
The research...
What are Lewy body dementia signs and symptoms?
People with Lewy body dementia may not have every symptom associated with the disease. Any sudden or major change in functional ability or behavior...
Coffee and tea drinking may protect you from stroke and dementia
Scientists from Tianjin Medical University found that drinking coffee or tea may be associated with a lower risk of stroke and dementia.
They found drinking...
Multiple heart problems may give you triple dementia risk
Scientists from Oxford University and the University of Exeter found that having multiple conditions that affect the heart is linked to a greater risk...
Vascular dementia: What you need to know
Vascular dementia is caused by conditions that damage the blood vessels in the brain, depriving the brain of oxygen.
It is the second most common...
A high-fiber diet may protect you from dementia
Scientists from the University of Tsukuba found that fiber is also important for a healthy brain.
They found that a high-fiber diet is linked to...