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Hearing aids linked to lower risks of dementia, depression, falls

In a new study, researchers found older adults who get a hearing aid for hearing loss have lower risks of dementia, depression or anxiety...

Common high blood pressure drugs may help lower your dementia risk

In a recent study from the University of Leipzig, scientists found that common high blood pressure drugs may help lower dementia risk. They suggest that...

‘Mental singing’ may help people with Parkinson’s disease walk

In a new study, researchers found mental singing can improve measures of walking ability not only in people with Parkinson’s disease but also in...

Marriage may help stave off dementia

In a new study, researchers found dementia and marital status are linked together. They found married people are less likely to experience dementia as they...

Healthy lifestyles may protect against dementia, if you don’t have high-risk genes

In a new study, researchers found that healthy habits are linked to a lower risk of being diagnosed with dementia over 15 years in...

Weak handgrip may be sign of impaired cognition, memory loss

In a new study, researchers found for older Americans, poor handgrip may be a sign of impaired cognition and memory. The finding is important for...

Heart attack patients with mild cognitive impairment need better treatment

In a new study, researchers found that people who have mild cognitive impairment (MCI), which lies on the continuum of cognitive decline between normal...

Early blood pressure change linked to poorer brain health later

In a new study, researchers found changes in blood pressure in those as young as 36 are linked to markers of poorer brain health...

High blood pressure linked to high dementia risk

Researchers have discovered a link between better control of high blood pressure than current standards and lower risks of dementia and cognitive impairment. Specifically, the...

Scientists discover a cause of age-related memory loss

In a new study, researchers found that calcium levels in specific cells in the brain play a key role in age-related memory loss. The finding...