The Hidden Temperature Range That Helps Older People Prevent Dementia
A new study suggests that something as simple as the temperature inside a home may play an important role in how well older adults...
How Long Can Someone Live with Dementia?
A dementia diagnosis can change life in an instant. Whether the diagnosis is for yourself, a parent, a spouse, or another loved one, it...
Could Your Genes Link Heart Health to Dementia Risk?
Scientists have long known that heart health and brain health are closely connected. Conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, and heart disease...
Researchers Find Big Cause of Brain Inflammation in Alzheimer’s
For many years, scientists have known that inflammation plays a major role in Alzheimer’s disease.
Brain scans, laboratory studies, and patient samples have repeatedly shown...
Can a Healthy Lifestyle Beat Your Dementia Genes?
Many people worry about dementia because they have seen its effects on parents, grandparents, or other loved ones.
Dementia can gradually steal memories, affect decision-making,...
Common Flu Drugs May Slow Cognitive Decline
People living with HIV are now living much longer than they did in the past, thanks to highly effective antiretroviral treatments.
These medicines can keep...
Good Habits May Lower Dementia Risk—But Not for Everyone
Dementia is becoming one of the biggest health challenges facing the world. Experts estimate that the number of people living with dementia could nearly...
A Hidden Cause of Dementia Symptoms Can Be Reversed
A new study from Cedars-Sinai is giving hope to patients and families affected by a devastating form of dementia.
Researchers have found that some people...
Air Pollution May Age Your Brain Faster Than Expected
Air pollution has long been linked to lung disease, heart problems, and early death. Now, researchers have found more evidence that the air people...
High Pulse Pressure Could Mean Higher Dementia Risk
Dementia is one of the biggest health challenges facing aging populations around the world. It affects memory, thinking, behavior, and the ability to carry...