This study finds a simple test to detect dementia risk
In a recent study published in Neurology, researchers found people whose scores on a dementia risk test indicated a less brain-healthy lifestyle, including smoking,...
Exercise can give you a healthy liver
In a recent study published in JHEP Reports, researchers found the positive effects, beyond the expected weight-loss benefit, of exercise on the liver.
The study...
These places in the U.S. have much more deaths from Alzheimer’s
In a new study presented at the Alzheimer’s Association’s annual meeting, researchers found death rates from Alzheimer’s disease are particularly high in the rural...
Brown fat could protect the brain from dementia
In a recent study published in Nature Communications, researchers found that beige fat can protect the brain from dementia.
It can bring down the inflammation...
Mentally stimulating jobs may lower dementia risk in older people
In a recent study published in The BMJ, researchers found people with mentally stimulating jobs have a lower risk of dementia in old age...
High blood pressure before midlife linked to smaller brain, greater dementia risk
In a new study from the University of Melbourne, researchers found people who develop high blood pressure before middle age have smaller brains and...
Dealing with dementia: When thinking and behavior decline
Forgetfulness, temporary confusion, or having trouble remembering a name or word can be a normal part of life.
But when thinking problems or unusual behavior...
Common high blood pressure drugs may prevent Parkinson’s, dementia, Huntington’s
Recently, researchers have found that drugs commonly used for the high blood pressure may protect brain health and prevent several diseases.
One study published in...
This money problem may predict dementia
In a recent study from Johns Hopkins, researchers found people on Medicare who later receive a diagnosis of dementia are more likely to have...
A low-carb diet may help reverse brain aging
In a new study from Stony Brook University, researchers found a low-carb diet may prevent or even reverse the effects of aging in the...