Common sleep drugs may increase dementia risk, study finds
In a study from the University of California San Francisco, scientists found that sleep medications increase the risk of dementia for people who are white.
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Three or more concussions linked to worse brain function in later life
Scientists found experiencing three or more concussions is linked with worsened brain function in later life.
New digital tool for brain health could help reduce dementia risk
Scientists found a free new digital tool Think Brain Health Check-in can help people keep their brains healthy and reduce their dementia risk.
Lifelong marriage reduces risk of dementia, study finds
Scientists found that if you are married continuously for many years in midlife, you have a lower risk of developing dementia in old age.
Healthy lifestyle may slower memory decline in older people
Scientists found a healthy lifestyle, in particular a healthy diet, is associated with slower memory decline in older people.
Early heart disease and stroke linked to worse brain health in middle age
In a study from the University of California, San Francisco, scientists found people with early heart disease and stroke may be more likely to...
New sensor for early Alzheimer’s disease detection
Scientists are developing a new biosensor that can be used to screen for Alzheimer's disease and other diseases.
Scientists find new hidden cause of dementia
In a study from Cedars-Sinai, scientists found that some patients diagnosed with behavioral-variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD) may instead have a cerebrospinal fluid leak, which...
New smartphone app can strongly improve memory, study finds
Scientists found that a new smartphone application called HippoCamera helps significantly improve memory recall.
Intensive blood pressure control may protect cognitive function in more people
Scientists have found that lowering blood pressure appeared to reduce the risk for cognitive decline in people 50 and older with high blood pressure.
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