Irregular heartbeat linked to higher dementia risk, study finds
Atrial fibrillation is a common heart condition that affects millions of people worldwide, especially in older adults.
In a healthy heart, the heart rate is...
Multivitamin may help prevent cognitive decline, study finds
Cognitive decline refers to a decrease in a person's ability to think, reason, remember, and make decisions.
It is a natural part of aging, but...
Dementia death risk is higher after a hurricane, study finds
A new study published in the JAMA Network Open has shed light on the impact of major hurricanes on older adults living with dementia.
This nutrient in nuts and spinach keeps dementia at bay
Eating foods that are high in magnesium, such as spinach and nuts, could be good for our brain health, according to scientists at The...
Why is my loved one with dementia sometimes ‘there’ and sometimes not?
Dementia is an umbrella term to describe a progressive neurological condition that affects people’s cognitive abilities, such as memory, language and reasoning.
Alzheimer’s is the...
Older type of type 2 diabetes drugs may reduce dementia risk
Researchers from the University of Arizona and elsewhere conducted a study and found that an older class of drugs used to treat type 2...
Poor sleep in middle-age harms brain health, may increase dementia risk
In a new study from The Australian National University, scientists found that poor sleep in middle age can have a negative impact on brain...
This common diabetes drug may lower dementia risk in older people
Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which the body becomes resistant to insulin or doesn't produce enough insulin, leading to high levels of...
Mediterranean diet linked to a lower risk of dementia, study confirms
The Mediterranean diet is a dietary pattern inspired by the traditional eating habits of people living in Mediterranean countries such as Greece, Italy, and...
Elite soccer players have higher risks of dementia
Elite male soccer players in Sweden are 1.5 times more likely to develop dementia than the general population.