Scientists find a possible way to slow Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study, researchers found that if scientists can overcome the loss of a process in the brain called "RNA editing," they may...
Smoking may increase your risk for dementia and cognitive decline
In a new study, researchers found that cigarette smoking is linked to increased lesions in the brain’s white matter, called white matter hyperintensities.
White matter...
Drinking too little or too much water could harm your cognitive functions
A recent study from Penn State University shows that drinking too little or too much water could harm cognitive functions.
Not getting enough water is...
This brain stimulation method may treat dementia, migraine headaches, stroke
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) has shown significant efficacy in treating major depressive and obsessive-compulsive disorders.
In a new study review, researchers suggest that TMS may...
Bilingualism could delay dementia symptoms, and that can be a bad thing
In a new study, researchers found that bilingualism can delay symptoms of dementia.
Their study is believed to be the first to examine conversion times...
Being taller at a young age may lower dementia risk
In a new study, researchers found that men who are taller in young adulthood, as an indicator of early-life circumstances, may have a lower...
Scientists find new way to accurately detect Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study, researchers reported clinically accurate electrical biosensors for detecting Alzheimer's disease by measuring its core biomarkers using densely aligned carbon nanotubes.
The...
This common brain disease can cause dementia and stroke
In a new study, researchers found that levels of six proteins in the blood can be used to gauge a person’s risk for cerebral...
New finding may improve diagnosis of vascular dementia
In a new study, researchers have found a new biomarker for vascular dementia, lipocalin 2 protein. This protein is present in the cerebrospinal fluid...
This food nutrient may help lower risk of Alzheimer’s, dementia
In a new study, researchers found that people who eat or drink more foods with the antioxidant flavonol, which is found in nearly all...