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...
Early menopause women more likely to have dementia later in life, shows study
In a new study, researchers found that women who enter menopause very early, before age 40, are more likely to develop dementia later in...
Scientists find alternative drug strategy against Alzheimer’s disease
Boosting levels of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine with atomoxetine, a repurposed ADHD medication, may be able to stall neurodegeneration in people with early signs of...
Watching TV in midlife linked to later cognitive decline
In new research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, scientists found spending moderate to high amounts of time watching television throughout midlife was...
Scientists find how to prevent frontotemporal dementia
Frontotemporal dementias are a group of fatal and debilitating brain disorders for which there are no cures.
This form of the disease is caused by...
Earlier high blood pressure shrinks brain, may increase dementia risk
In a new study from the University of Melbourne, researchers found people who are diagnosed with high blood pressure at ages 35-44 had smaller...
Serious cognitive impairment declines 23% among older American women
In a new study from the University of Toronto, researchers found an abrupt decline in cognitive impairment among American adults aged 65 and older...
Blood thinners may prevent cognitive decline in these older people
In a new study from the University of Sao Paulo, researchers found the blood thinner dabigatran produced similar results to warfarin for the prevention of cognitive...
How to reduce frailty to lower dementia
In a new study from Dalhousie University, researchers found reducing frailty in older adults could be an effective strategy to prevent dementia.
They found that...