These things could help older people have healthy memory
In a new study, researchers found several things can help older people maintain healthy memory and avoid memory decline.
The finding may help develop new...
These two types of drugs are linked to dementia
In a recent study from the University of East Anglia, researchers find that long-term use of anticholinergic antidepressants is linked to a higher risk...
How to reduce your dementia risk
Dementia is an umbrella term for a group of symptoms including memory loss, confusion, and loss of ability to make decisions and do everyday...
Smoking doesn’t cause dementia, new study shows
In a new study, researchers found that there is no causal link between smoking and dementia.
They demonstrated that smoking is not associated with a...
People with high blood pressure should take this brain test
In a recent study, researchers found that people with high blood pressure should take a clock drawing test for detecting cognitive dysfunction routinely.
The clock...
Depression at young age may predict memory loss later in life
In a new study, researchers found people who have depression in their 20s have a high risk of memory loss in their 50s.
The finding...
Lowering blood pressure may cut dementia risk in people with this heart problem
In a new study, researchers found controlling high blood pressure could help reduce dementia risk in mid-life patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), a common...
Dementia death rate in the U.S. doubled in the past 17 years
In a new study, researchers found that dementia mortality in the United States has doubled from 2000 to 2017.
Currently, dementia has become the No.1...
Midlife diet may not affect your dementia risk
In a new study, French researchers found there is no link between midlife diet quality and one’s dementia risk.
Previous studies showed mixed results about...
Three common drugs linked to high dementia risk
In a recent study, researchers found long-term use of two antidepressants is linked to a higher risk of dementia.
In addition, drugs prescribed for bladder...