Gut protein might protect brain cells in Parkinson’s Disease
Nearly 10 million people worldwide suffer from Parkinson's disease (PD), a condition that causes muscle rigidity and tremors due to the loss of a...
Research shows big cause of Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder affecting about one million people in the United States. It disrupts daily activities due to the loss of...
Living near parks and trees can help slow memory loss in midlife
Research has shown that about 40% of dementia cases worldwide could be prevented or delayed by addressing certain risk factors, especially during midlife.
A new...
Is Joe Biden experiencing cognitive decline? Here’s why we shouldn’t speculate
As the United States presidential election race gathers pace, current president Joe Biden's advanced age continues to draw significant scrutiny.
But either candidate would reach...
Hormone therapy for breast cancer may lower dementia risk
A recent study suggests that hormone therapy for treating breast cancer could lower the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and similar dementias.
This research, one...
Scientists find a key lifestyle factor linked to cognitive decline
A study led by researchers from University College London (UCL) has found that smoking might significantly impact how quickly our cognitive skills decline as...
Scientists find out why our brains slow down with age
Researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have made a breakthrough in understanding why our brains might not function as well as...
Scientists detect dementia from how older people explore new spaces
Spatial navigation, the ability to find our way from one place to another, is a skill we use daily. This skill varies among people...
Why new Alzheimer’s drug is so expensive
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a new drug from Eli Lilly to treat Alzheimer's disease.
Called Kisunla, this monthly IV infusion therapy...
Common risk factors for dementia and Parkinson’s disease
Dementia and Parkinson’s disease are two neurological conditions that primarily affect older adults, causing significant impact on memory, movement, and daily functioning.
Understanding the risk...