Parkinson’s disease: understanding a complicated condition
We rely on our brains for every movement we make, whether writing, walking, talking, or even sleeping.
But a serious brain disorder like Parkinson’s disease...
LATE: A common but largely unknown cause of dementia
If dementia is a general term that means thinking and memory has deteriorated to the point that it interferes with day-to-day function, what are...
These nutrients linked to lower dementia risk
Scientists from National Institute on Aging found that people with higher levels of antioxidants in their blood may be less likely to develop dementia.
They...
9 things may cause memory loss
Mild memory lapses in daily life are normal.
They may show that the brain is constantly prioritizing, sorting, storing, and retrieving all types of information.
However,...
Insulin spray could improve gait, cognitive function in type 2 diabetes
Scientists from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center found that insulin spray improved gait, and cognitive function in patients with and without type 2 diabetes.
The...
Scientists find a new way to predict dementia before symptoms appear
Scientists from Boston University and elsewhere found a blood biomarker that could help identify people with the earliest signs of dementia, even before the...
Things forgotten: simple lapse or serious problem?
Chances are you’ve walked into a room and forgotten why you went there. And misplaced your keys or eyeglasses at least a few times.
Many...
Japanese people can live longer without dementia, study finds
Scientists from the University of Tokyo and Stanford found that more Japanese people will live longer and that overall years spent living with dementia...
Different types of 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....
Mental problems in Alzheimer’s disease: What to know
Scientists from Lund University found psychiatry symptoms in Alzheimer’s disease.
The research is published in Biological Psychiatry and was conducted by Professor Oskar Hansson et...