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...
How room temperature affects dementia risk in older adults
A new study shows that indoor temperatures can strongly affect how well older adults can think and focus. As the world gets warmer, this...
Your blood pressure holds the key to dementia and stroke prevention
Scientists from the University of Miami have found something interesting about blood pressure that could help us understand brain health better.
When you go to...
This diabetes drug may help prevent dementia, study finds
A new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden suggests that a popular diabetes drug may also help protect the brain.
This medication, known as a...
Doctors now can spot fast-moving dementia sooner
A new study led by Mayo Clinic researchers has come up with a clearer and more practical way to define a rare and fast-moving...
Hospital infections may greatly increase dementia risk
A new large-scale study has found that being hospitalized with an infection can significantly raise the risk of developing dementia later in life.
This discovery...
Study finds new hope for vascular dementia treatment
Dementia is one of the most feared health conditions of our time. It slowly takes away memory, thinking ability, and independence, affecting not only...
These common drugs may harm memory function in older people
Most people take medicine to feel better when dealing with health problems like allergies or high blood pressure. But a new study from the...
Why tooth loss may cause memory loss
Losing teeth in old age may do more than make eating difficult—it could also affect how the brain works. A new study from Hiroshima...