Simple Blood Test Could Help Doctors Detect and Track Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, affecting millions of people worldwide. It gradually damages brain cells, leading to memory loss, confusion,...
Early Warning Sign of a Hidden Dementia Can Begin Years Before Symptoms
A major scientific breakthrough may help doctors detect a serious brain disease long before people notice any symptoms.
Researchers from Lund University in Sweden have...
Three Common Sleep Habits Linked to Faster Brain Aging
Growing evidence suggests that sleep may play a major role in protecting the brain as we get older.
Scientists have known for years that poor...
A Simple Device May Help Prevent Dementia
As people grow older, many changes occur in the body. Vision may become weaker, joints may become stiffer, and hearing often becomes less sharp.
For...
Could Common Drugs Quietly Increase Your Risk of Memory Loss?
Many people take medications every day without thinking much about how they might affect their brain health in the future.
Medicines can help control symptoms,...
Large Global Study Links Hearing Aids to Lower Dementia Risk
Millions of older adults around the world live with hearing loss. Many see it as an annoying part of getting older, something that makes...
Overlooked Blood Pressure Number May Predict Future Brain Damage
Most people know that high blood pressure can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
When doctors talk about blood pressure, they often pay...
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...