Reading for pleasure can boost memory in older people
Scientists found that reading may help preserve memory skills as people—and their brains—grow older.
Brains with more vitamin D have better cognitive function
An estimated 55 million people worldwide live with dementia, a number that's expected to rise as the global population ages.
To find treatments that can...
Scientists find new immune culprit in Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists found CSF's role in cognitive impairment, such as Alzheimer's disease.
These drugs linked to post-COVID dementia in older people
In a study from Northwell Health in Glen Oaks, scientists found pre-COVID-19 psychotropic medication use is associated with higher risk for incident dementia following...
Common diabetes drug metformin may reduce cognitive decline
Metformin is a drug used to treat high blood sugar levels that are caused by a type of diabetes mellitus or sugar diabetes called type...
Head trauma, PTSD linked to dementia risk
In a study from the VA Boston Healthcare System, scientists found that PTSD, TBI, and the ε4 variant of the APOE gene have strong...
Smoking may increase risk of memory loss in mid-life adults
In a study from The Ohio State University, scientists found middle-aged smokers are far more likely to report having memory loss and confusion than...
Why does the Alzheimer’s brain become insulin-resistant?
As the population ages, the number of people with neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease, increases.
Approximately 75,000 Canadians are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease each...
Psychological distress may be causal risk factor for dementia
Dementia is not a specific disease but is rather a general term for the impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interfere...
Exercise, mindfulness may not boost cognitive function in older people
In a study from Washington University in St. Louis and elsewhere, scientists found exercise and mindfulness training do not boost cognitive function in older...