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...
Common antibiotic drug may treat frontotemporal dementia effectively
A recent study from the University of Kentucky and elsewhere found that a class of antibiotics called aminoglycosides could be a promising treatment for...
Scientists find an an early sign of LATE, a new type of dementia
In a study from the University of California San Diego, scientists found an early sign of LATE.
Mediterranean diet not only boosts health, but also improves fertility
Mediterranean diet may also help overcome infertility, making it a non-intrusive and affordable strategy for couples trying to conceive.
These foods in your diet linked to faster cognitive decline
Ultra-processed foods are made mostly from substances extracted from foods, such as fats, starches, added sugars, and hydrogenated fats.
They may also contain additives like...
Does the Mediterranean diet really decrease your risk of dementia?
A number of studies have suggested that eating a healthy diet may reduce a person's risk of dementia.
In a study from Lund University in...
Why a healthy lifestyle is not enough to prevent dementia
In the absence of treatment options, the focus is shifting to preventing dementia. In particular, a healthy lifestyle is considered beneficial for brain health.
In...
Weight gain/loss patterns may predict dementia risk
Dementia is a growing global public health concern currently affecting 50 million people and is expected to rise dramatically to more than 150 million...
Why women are more likely to get Alzheimer’s
scientists found a clue to the molecular cause of Alzheimer's—a clue that may also explain why women are at greater risk for the disease.