Weaker body clocks may increase dementia risk in older people
A new study has found that people with weaker or more irregular circadian rhythms—the body’s internal clock—may have a higher risk of developing dementia.
The...
Can simple treatments help older people recover from surgery and memory loss?
New research from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has found that some simple drug treatments may help older brains recover after surgery and reduce...
Can these common drugs help prevent dementia?
A new study suggests that some everyday medications—like antibiotics, antivirals, vaccines, and anti-inflammatory drugs—may help lower the risk of developing dementia.
Researchers looked at the...
Do people with dementia know they have it?
Dementia is more than just forgetting things. It also affects how people think, reason, and go about their daily lives. Over time, it can...
Sleep apnea linked to early signs of brain damage
A new study from Korea University Ansan Hospital has found that people with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea may face a higher risk...
Stiff blood vessels may amplify early memory loss
As people grow older, many worry about memory loss and changes in thinking. These changes often happen slowly and quietly, long before any clear...
Study finds how to restore blood flow in dementia
Scientists from the University of Vermont have made a promising discovery that could lead to new ways of treating reduced blood flow in the...
Frequent use of sleep drugs may raise dementia risk
A new study from the University of California, San Francisco has found that using sleep medicines often might raise the chance of getting dementia,...
This brain issue may cause memory loss in older people
Your brain needs protection to stay healthy, and one of its most important protectors is something called the blood-brain barrier.
This is a special system...
Hidden sleep problem may harm memory in older women
A new study has found that older women with both sleep apnea and insomnia may face a higher risk of memory problems.
Interestingly, this link...