Scientists find the world’s lowest dementia rates in Amazon
A new study reveals that two indigenous groups in the Bolivian Amazon have among the lowest rates of dementia in the world.
Aamong older Tsimane...
How is Alzheimer’s disease treated?
Alzheimer’s disease is complex, and it is therefore unlikely that any one drug or other intervention will ever successfully treat it in all people...
This study finds the cause of Alzheimer’s disease in human brain
In a study published in Science Advances, researchers have used human data to quantify the speed of different processes that lead to Alzheimer’s disease.
They found...
Cataract removal may reduce the dementia risk by 30%
In a new study, researchers found that undergoing cataract removal was linked to a lower risk of developing dementia among older adults.
The study reveals...
This drug may slow down vision loss in older people
In a new study from the Institute of Molecular and Clinical Ophthalmology Basel, researchers found that the drug pegcetacoplan may slow the onset of...
This new MRI method can find early damage in Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer's disease usually is diagnosed based on symptoms, such as when a person shows signs of memory loss and difficulty thinking.
Up until now, MRI...
His brother had a traumatic brain injury. Now, his mission is to research new...
For a couple weeks, it was too much to believe. A prolonged coma and zero recollection of how it happened.
Ryan Finneran was on the...
These three risk factors may have the biggest impact on dementia
In a new study from the University of Minnesota, researchers found nearly half of all dementia cases in the U.S. may be linked to...
Strong family ties linked to much less dementia risk
In a new study from the University of Adelaide, researchers found that people living in larger households are at reduced risk of dying from...
These two factors could help some people get away from dementia
A new study from the University of Waterloo found that people with mild cognitive impairment may not inevitably develop dementia.
In fact, having higher education...