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Scientists find how to stop dementia from nose

In a new study from Osaka City University, researchers found a method to stop dementia from the nose. Dementia is thought to occur when proteins...

Watching TV in midlife linked to later cognitive decline

In new research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, scientists found spending moderate to high amounts of time watching television throughout midlife was...

Scientists find how to prevent frontotemporal dementia

Frontotemporal dementias are a group of fatal and debilitating brain disorders for which there are no cures. This form of the disease is caused by...

Earlier high blood pressure shrinks brain, may increase dementia risk

In a new study from the University of Melbourne, researchers found people who are diagnosed with high blood pressure at ages 35-44 had smaller...

Serious cognitive impairment declines 23% among older American women

In a new study from the University of Toronto, researchers found an abrupt decline in cognitive impairment among American adults aged 65 and older...

Blood thinners may prevent cognitive decline in these older people

In a new study from the University of Sao Paulo, researchers found the blood thinner dabigatran produced similar results to warfarin for the prevention of cognitive...

How to reduce frailty to lower dementia

In a new study from Dalhousie University, researchers found reducing frailty in older adults could be an effective strategy to prevent dementia. They found that...

Antioxidants may protect you from dementia

In a recent study published in the Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Diagnosis, Assessment & Disease Monitoring, researchers found that an oxidation-antioxidant imbalance in the blood...

Alzheimer’s disease and the holidays: What you need to know

The holidays can be a special time, but may present challenges for those with dementia and their loved ones. Travel is fatiguing, being in a...

Physical activity may help reduced dementia risk in older people

In a new study from Yonsei University, researchers found increased physical activity, including a low amount of light-intensity physical activity (LPA), is associated with...