Midlife chronic health conditions linked to higher dementia risk later
Scientists from the University of Paris found having two or more chronic conditions (known as multimorbidity) in middle age is linked to an increased...
These three things may have the biggest impact on your dementia risk
Scientists from the University of Minnesota found that nearly half of all dementia cases in the U.S. may be linked to a dozen modifiable...
Frontotemporal dementia: How to treat and manage symptoms
So far, there is no cure for frontotemporal dementia, or frontotemporal disorders (FTD) and no way to slow down or prevent these diseases.
However, there...
Common causes of frontotemporal dementia you need to know
Scientists are beginning to understand the biological and genetic basis for the changes observed in brain cells that lead to frontotemporal dementia, or frontotemporal...
Three types of frontotemporal dementia you need to know
Various disorders and factors contribute to the development of dementia.
Neurodegenerative disorders result in a progressive and irreversible loss of neurons and brain functioning.
There are...
Drawing tests could detect Alzheimer’s disease
Changes in drawing traits have been reported in people with early-stage cognitive impairments, but most studies have used a single drawing task only.
Scientists from...
Certain antioxidants may reduce your dementia risk
Scientists from NIH found that certain antioxidants in these foods may also reduce the risk for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
The research is published...
Alzheimer’s disease’s effects are far broader in the body than scientists thought
Scientists from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center found that Alzheimer’s disease's effects are far broader in the body than researchers realized.
The research is published...
High blood pressure in middle and late life boosts dementia risk
Scientists from Johns Hopkins found abnormal blood pressure in midlife persisting into late life increases the likelihood of developing dementia.
The study suggests that maintaining...
Arterial stiffness may predict dementia risk, study finds
Scientists from the University of Pittsburgh found arterial stiffness may predict dementia risk, independent of brain damage.
The research is published in the Journal of Alzheimer's...