Biological age linked to stroke and dementia risk
A groundbreaking study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden reveals a significant correlation between higher biological age and increased risk of stroke and dementia, particularly...
Being overly optimistic may harm your cognitive ability
Optimism is often celebrated as a virtue that leads to happiness and success. However, a study from the University of Bath suggests that excessive...
Healthy lifestyle changes can prevent Alzheimer’s, study finds
A groundbreaking study by UC San Francisco and elsewhere has found that tailored health and lifestyle interventions can significantly delay or prevent memory loss...
How OCD treatment reshapes the brain
A new study reveals that the first-line therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), known as exposure and response prevention (EX/RP), has a significant impact on...
Both high and low “good cholesterol” levels linked to dementia risk in older people
A recent study published in Neurology has found a surprising connection between both high and low levels of HDL cholesterol, often referred to as...
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...