Dementia patients’ adult kids diagnosed earlier than their parents
In a new study, researchers found that people with dementia – whose parents also had dementia – develop symptoms an average of six years...
Diet high in trans fats may increase your dementia risk
In a new study, researchers found a diet high in trans fats could put people at increased risk for dementia.
Foods that contributed the most...
How to support people with dementia
Many older Americans worry about their risk for developing some form of dementia, and with good reason.
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, someone in the...
Eating too much salt may increase your risk of cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s
In a new study, researchers found a high-salt diet promotes cognitive impairment through the Alzheimer-linked protein tau.
A high-salt diet may negatively affect cognitive function...
This stuff in the blood linked to high risks of Alzheimer’s
In a new study, researchers found higher serum levels of elaidic acid, a biomarker for industrial trans fat, are linked to an increased risk...
Researchers find a cause of dementia in some people
In a new study, researchers found that brain injury can be a cause of dementia in some older adults.
With the use of MRI scans,...
New method to treat Parkinson’s disease
In a new study, researchers have used patient-derived neurons to develop and test a new strategy to treat Parkinson's disease by mitigating the effects...
These personality traits may predict your dementia risk
In a new study, researchers found that dementia risk is lower among older people who were calm, mature and energetic high schoolers.
They found being...
This tooth disease linked to cognitive decline, dementia
In a new study, researchers found cognitive functioning and dementia can dramatically affect the conditions for oral health.
They found periodontitis is as clear a...
Lowering blood pressure may prevent new brain lesions in older people
Many people know treating high blood pressure reduces the odds of a heart attack, stroke or heart failure.
A new study suggests another added benefit:...