Profound loss of pleasure may signal early dementia
People with early-onset dementia are often mistaken for having depression.
In a new study from the University of Sydney, researchers discovered the cause: a profound...
This blood pressure problem linked to higher risk of dementia, especially in men
In a new study from Monash University, researchers found a high level of blood pressure variability (BPV) in older adults, particularly in men, is...
Amazon indigenous group’s lifestyle may hold a key to prevent dementia
In a new study from…, researchers found that the Tsimane indigenous people of the Bolivian Amazon experience less brain atrophy than their American and...
Mediterranean diet may strongly prevent dementia, memory loss
In a recent study published in Neurology, researchers found that eating a Mediterranean diet that is rich in fish, vegetables and olive oil may...
These drugs may benefit people with diabetes and depression
In a new study from the National Taiwan University Hospital, researchers found people with diabetes and depression who take antidepressants may have a lower...
This eye disease may show higher risk of dementia
In a new study published in Ageing Clinical and Experimental Research, researchers found that older people with vision loss are much more likely to...
Smoking harms the brain, raises dementia risk – but not if you quit
Everyone knows smoking is bad for the heart and lungs. But the damage it does to the brain often gets less attention than it...
Driving behaviors may show early signs of dementia
In a new study from Columbia University, researchers developed highly accurate algorithms for detecting mild cognitive impairment and dementia in older drivers.
Naturalistic driving data...
Scientists develop a new blood test to diagnose dementia
Frontotemporal dementia is the second most common cause of dementia in the working-age population.
Its diagnostics are complicated by the similar symptoms presented by patients...
These 12 things can prevent dementia effectively
Dementia affects some 50 million people globally, a number that is expected to more than triple by 2050.
In a recent study presented at the...