Dementia can complicate heart recovery and treatment
Dementia is a thief. It steals a person's memory, their ability to reason, to live independently.
As people age and face more medical challenges, it...
These common drugs may harm your memory function, causing cognitive decline
In a recent study published in Neurology, researchers found a class of drugs used for many conditions, motion sickness, urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, high...
‘Bad’ cholesterol in mid-life linked to dementia 10 years later
In a new study from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, researchers found high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in mid-life...
Harmful body fat can increase your risk of dementia
In a new study from the University of South Australia, researchers found that harmful body fat not only increases waistline but also the risk...
This blood test can predict dementia, Alzheimer’s 5 years early
In a new study from Johns Hopkins, researchers found the development of dementia, often from Alzheimer's disease, late in life is associated with abnormal...
Vision problems linked to cognitive decline, study finds
In a new study from Johns Hopkins University, researchers found worse visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, and stereo acuity impairment are linked to an increased...
1 in 20 dementia cases happens in people under 65
In a new study from the Mayo Clinic, researchers found that up to 5% of all cases are among people under 65 years old.
They...
Drinking too much coffee linked to higher dementia risk
In a new study from the University of South Australia, researchers found that too much could be dragging us down, especially when it comes...
Difficulty hearing speech could be a risk factor for dementia, study finds
In a new study from the University of Oxford, researchers found difficulty hearing speech could be a risk factor for dementia.
In 2020 a landmark...
Diabetes and dementia risk: Another good reason to keep blood sugar in check
There are many reasons to avoid getting diabetes, or to keep it controlled if you already have it: Higher risks for heart disease, stroke...