Could an Anti-Inflammatory Diet Help Prevent Dementia?
A growing body of research suggests that the foods we eat may influence how well our brains age.
While there is still no cure for...
New Blood Test May Predict Alzheimer’s Symptoms Years Before Memory Loss
A simple blood test may one day tell doctors not only whether a person has Alzheimer's disease, but also when memory problems are likely...
Common Drugs May Raise Memory Loss Risk in Older Adults
Millions of people take medicines every day to treat allergies, colds, high blood pressure, depression, bladder problems, stomach cramps, and many other health conditions....
Parkinson’s Drug shows promise in Fighting treatment-resistant depression
For people living with severe depression, the hardest part is not always sadness. Many describe something even more troubling: the feeling that life has...
Women Living with Parkinson’s Disease Have More Alzheimer’s Brain Changes
Parkinson's disease is usually known for causing movement problems, but it can also affect memory and thinking as people grow older.
Parkinson's disease is a...
Hearing Aids May Prevent Dementia Effectively in These People
Millions of people around the world live with hearing loss, and many also face other long-term health conditions.
Scientists have long known that untreated hearing...
Overlooked Blood Pressure Number Could Reveal Early Dementia and Stroke
Most people know that keeping blood pressure under control is important for a healthy heart. When doctors measure blood pressure, they record two numbers....
A New Cause of Brain Cell Death in Alzheimer’s and Frontotemporal Dementia
For decades, scientists studying Alzheimer's disease have seen the same troubling pattern.
Harmful proteins collect inside brain cells, memory gets worse, thinking becomes more difficult,...
New Clue Could Slow Parkinson’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia
Parkinson’s disease is one of the most common brain disorders in the world. It mainly affects older adults, although some people develop it at...
Could Hearing Aids Lower Dementia Risk?
Hearing aids are usually prescribed to improve hearing, but new research suggests they may also help protect the brain in a specific group of...