Lower diastolic blood pressure may help protect aging brains
A new study from the University of Miami has found an important link between blood pressure and brain health, especially as we grow older.
The...
Understanding causes of Lewy body dementia
Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a type of progressive dementia that mostly affects older adults. It is the second most common form of dementia...
Is it dementia or just aging? Understanding memory loss
As people grow older, it’s common to forget things now and then. Misplacing keys, forgetting someone’s name, or struggling to find the right word...
Can stress cause type 2 diabetes?
Most people know that poor diet and lack of exercise can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. But fewer people are aware that...
Low blood sugar may worsen diabetic eye disease, study finds
A new study funded by the National Institutes of Health has found that low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia, might play a harmful role in...
Heart failure linked to faster cognitive decline, study finds
More than six million people in the U.S. live with heart failure, and a new study suggests that this condition may also speed up...
These common drugs may harm memory in older adults
Many of us take medicines for common problems like colds, allergies, or high blood pressure. But did you know that some of these medicines...
Early heart problems may signal brain changes linked to dementia
People who show early signs of heart problems may also have changes in their brains that could be early warning signs of dementia, according...
Music therapy could bring comfort to dementia patients in hospital wards
A new approach using music therapy is showing promise in helping some of the most vulnerable dementia patients feel less distressed while in hospital.
Researchers...
Common gene variant doubles dementia risk in men, study finds
A new study has found that men who carry a common genetic variant are twice as likely to develop dementia during their lifetime compared...