These common drugs used in midlife linked to cognitive decline in women
A new study from Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard found a link between the use of antibiotics by middle-aged women and cognitive decline later...
4 tips for people living with Lewy Body Dementia
Coping with a diagnosis of Lewy body dementia (LBD) and all that follows can be challenging.
Getting support from family, friends, and professionals is critical...
This FDA-approved drug may slow down Alzheimer’s disease
A new study from Indiana University found that niacin limits Alzheimer's disease progression.
This finding identifies a potential novel therapeutic target for Alzheimer's disease, which...
Longer naps in the day may be an early sign of dementia in older...
Doctors often recommend “power naps” as a way to compensate for a poor night’s sleep and help keep alert until bedtime. But for older...
Cholesterol-lowering statins may lower risk of Parkinson’s disease
A new study found that older people taking statin drugs have a lower chance of developing parkinsonism later compared to people who were not...
Scientists find a new link between heart health and dementia
A new study from the University of Minnesota found a link between heart health and dementia.
Using echocardiography—visual ultrasound of the heart—the team was able...
How to cope if your loved one has Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia
When a family member is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or other dementia, the effect on your entire family can be overwhelming.
The diagnosis can trigger...
Scientists find how to diagnose Parkinson’s disease from skin
Parkinson’s disease is a chronic condition that continues to worsen over time. Symptoms are slow movements, often with shaking, together with muscular rigidity.
It is...
‘Elite sleeper’ genes could protect the brain from Alzheimer’s disease
A new study from UC San Francisco found some people are gifted with genes that pack the benefits of slumber into an efficient time...
Four types of dementia: What you need to know
As we age, it’s normal to lose some neurons in the brain. People living with dementia, however, experience far greater loss.
Many neurons stop working,...