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These mental diseases may increase dementia risk by 2.5 times

In a study from University College London, scientists found people with psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia are 2.5 times more likely than those without...

Migraine headaches could increase dementia risk

In a study from Yonsei University, scientists found migraine headaches are associated with an increased risk for subsequent dementia. A migraine is a headache of...

Poor gait and weak hand grip could be early indicators of dementia

In a study from Monash University, scientists found walking speed and grip strength could be early indicators of dementia before the onset of noticeable...

Suicide risk almost 7 times higher after early diagnosis of dementia

In a study from Queen Mary University of London and the University of Nottingham, scientists found that suicide risk in the first three months...

Healthy blood vessels may delay Alzheimer’s disease

In a study from the University of Copenhagen and Yale, scientists found high blood pressure may affect conditions such as Alzheimer's disease by interfering...

Apathy could predict dementia years before other symptoms

In a study from the University of Cambridge, scientists found that apathy—a lack of interest or motivation—could predict the onset of some forms of...

Liver disease linked to higher risk of dementia

In a study from Karolinska Institute, scientists found people who have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, a buildup of fat cells in the liver, may...

Vitamin D deficiency directly linked to dementia, study finds

In a study from the University of South Australia, scientists found a direct link between dementia and a lack of vitamin D. They found low levels of...

High blood pressure speeds up mental decline

In a study from the University of Michigan, scientists found people with high blood pressure levels face a faster erosion of their ability to think,...

High blood pressure speeds up cognitive decline, but not the only culprit

In a study from the University of Michigan, scientists found people with high blood pressure levels face a faster erosion of their ability to...