Expert explains common form of dementia and the treatments
Lewy body dementia, also known as dementia with Lewy bodies, is a relatively frequent but often misunderstood form of dementia, which can cause loss...
Men with physical jobs have over 50% higher dementia risk, shows study
Men in jobs with hard physical work have a higher risk of developing dementia compared to men doing sedentary work, new research reveals.
Based on...
Why people with dementia go missing
People with dementia are more likely to go missing in areas where road networks are dense, complicated and disordered, according to new research from...
Common diabetes drugs could help prevent Parkinson’s disease
Elevated risk of Parkinson's disease among people with type 2 diabetes appears to be reduced by some medications used to treat their diabetes, finds...
Why motivation to learn declines with age
As people age, they often lose their motivation to learn new things or engage in everyday activities.
In a study of mice, MIT neuroscientists have...
This type of work can increase dementia risk by over 50%
The muscles and joints are not the only parts of the body to be worn down by physical work. The brain and heart suffer...
Scientists find a new cause of Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study, researchers have discovered a new mechanism by which clumps of tau protein are created in the brain, killing brain cells...
Simple skin test could identify Parkinson’s disease
A simple skin test can accurately identify Parkinson’s disease, researchers report.
Physicians currently diagnose patients using clinical signs and symptoms but a definitive diagnosis can...
Soy food may help lower dementia risk, study shows
In a new study, researchers found that a metabolite produced following consumption of dietary soy may decrease a key risk factor for dementia—with the...
Scientists find new way to detect Alzheimer’s disease early
Scientists have developed a method to detect the biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease that is 10 times more sensitive than current blood testing technology.
While still...