Three Midlife Diseases May Cost 13 Years of Dementia-Free Life
Taking care of your heart and blood vessels in middle age may also help protect your brain for many years.
A large study found that...
Common Medicines Linked to Faster Memory Loss in Older People
A group of commonly used medicines may be linked to a greater risk of memory and thinking problems in older adults, according to research...
The Best Time to Prevent Dementia May Be Between Ages 45 and 65
Many people worry about losing their memory as they grow older, but a new study suggests that some of the most powerful ways to...
Can Your First Sugar Exposure Affect Your Dementia Risk Decades Later?
Can the amount of sugar a baby is exposed to before birth influence memory decades later? A new study published in Neurology suggests it...
Growing Daytime Sleepiness Could Be an Early Warning Sign of Dementia
Feeling sleepier during the day as we get older may be more important than many people realize.
A new study suggests that older women who...
AI Sleep Test May Predict Dementia Years Before Symptoms
Scientists are searching for better ways to spot dementia before memory loss becomes obvious.
Dementia develops slowly over many years, and by the time symptoms...
A Hidden Brain Structure Could Help Detect Dementia Earlier Than Ever
Doctors usually diagnose dementia only after memory and thinking problems become noticeable.
By that stage, damage to the brain has often been developing for many...
The Hidden Link Between Kidney Disease and Memory Loss
Most people know that the kidneys clean the blood, but far fewer realise they also help protect the brain.
Growing research shows that chronic kidney...
Overlooked Blood Pressure Number Could Predict Stroke, Dementia
Most people know that keeping blood pressure under control is important for heart health. However, scientists are now learning that blood pressure can also...
How Long Can Someone Live with Dementia?
Learning that you or a loved one has dementia can be overwhelming. Along with the emotional impact, many families immediately wonder what the future...