Scientists find surprising link between high “good cholesterol” and dementia
A comprehensive study led by Monash University has revealed a surprising connection between very high levels of HDL-C, commonly known as "good cholesterol," and...
Poor metabolic health linked to increased dementia risk
A new study conducted by researchers at Oxford Population Health reveals a significant association between poor metabolic health and the risk of developing dementia.
Metabolic...
Early heart rhythm disorders linked to higher dementia risk
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a heart condition that can have various consequences on a person's health.
A recent study, published in JAMA Network Open, investigated...
Much still not known about cognitive decline, study finds
In a study from The Ohio State University and elsewhere, scientists found the risk factors linked to cognitive decline in older adults explain a...
This old drug could help treat dementia, study finds
A recent study from St George’s and elsewhere found that the drug tadalafil may be effective in treating people with vascular dementia.
Dementia is an...
Scientists find new way to diagnose vascular dementia
In a study from UCLA, scientists found measuring a key blood molecule may help doctors diagnose whether or how much impaired blood flow to...
What is frontotemporal dementia? A neurologist explains
Less than one year after stepping away from acting due to a diagnosis of aphasia, Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, according...
Widely used anxiety and sleep drugs may harm cognitive functions
Benzodiazepines are effective and widely used drugs for treating states of anxiety and sleep disorders.
A recent study from the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich...
Common constipation drug linked to higher risk of dementia
Laxatives are a type of medicine that can help you empty your bowels if you're having trouble going to the toilet.
They're widely used to treat...
Which blood pressure number can predict your dementia, stroke risk?
Scientists from the University of Miami recently found that the bottom number (diastolic blood pressure) on a blood pressure test could be important when...