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Common drug for high blood pressure may help treat Parkinson’s, dementia

Previous research has shown that Huntington’s, Parkinson’s and dementia have a common feature: Build-up of misfolded proteins. In Huntington’s disease, the protein is huntingtin, and...

Dementia might be linked to lead exposure

To the medical community's surprise, several studies from the US, Canada, and Europe suggest a promising downward trend in the incidence and prevalence of...

Control your blood pressure to lower dementia risk

In a recent study, researchers found that for adults with high blood pressure, greater blood pressure control than what's currently considered standard is associated...

Extra virgin olive oil may protect against multiple types of dementia

Boosting brain function is key to staving off the effects of aging. In a new study, researchers found that if there was one thing every...

Psychological well-being at 52 may predict cognitive functions at 69

In a new study, researchers found that psychological well-being at 52 years was prospectively associated with cognitive function at 69 years. The research was conducted...

This slow exercise could bring benefits for people with dementia

In a new study, researchers found that Tai Chi brings positive health benefits to older people with dementia. The research was conducted by Bournemouth University...

Walking patterns may help determine specific dementia types

A recent study from Newcastle University showed that people with Alzheimer’s disease or Lewy body dementia have unique walking patterns that signal subtle differences...

Unstable blood pressure may mean big dementia risk

In a new study, researchers found that people who experienced substantial changes in blood pressure over the long term were at greater risk of...

Half of middle-aged Americans worry about getting dementia

In a new study, researchers found that nearly half of Americans in their 50s and early 60s think they're likely to develop dementia as...

This daily nutrient may play a critical role in treating Alzheimer’s disease

Choline is an important nutrient that is naturally present in some foods and can be used as a dietary supplement. All plant and animal cells...