High blood pressure in middle and late life boosts dementia risk
Scientists from Johns Hopkins found abnormal blood pressure in midlife persisting into late life increases the likelihood of developing dementia.
The study suggests that maintaining...
Arterial stiffness may predict dementia risk, study finds
Scientists from the University of Pittsburgh found arterial stiffness may predict dementia risk, independent of brain damage.
The research is published in the Journal of Alzheimer's...
These 2 arthritis drugs may help prevent Parkinson’s disease
Scientists from the University of Eastern Finland found two rheumatoid arthritis drugs show potential for lowering the risk of Parkinson’s disease.
The research is published...
Why people with type 2 diabetes may develop dementia
Scientists from Imperial College London found why people with type 2 diabetes are more likely to develop dementia.
The findings could help identify risk factors for dementia...
Marijuana can lead to long-term cognitive damage
Scientists from Université de Montréal found that cannabis use leads to acute cognitive impairments that may continue beyond the period of intoxication.
The research is...
How to stop dementia from nose
Scientists from Osaka City University found a method to stop dementia from the nose.
The research is published in Frontiers in Neuroscience and was conducted...
Reducing frailty could help prevent dementia, study finds
Scientists from Dalhousie University found that reducing frailty in older adults could be an effective strategy to prevent dementia.
They found that frailty was a...
Prediabetes may be linked to cognitive decline, vascular dementia
Scientists from University College London found that prediabetes may be linked to worse brain health and conditions like cognitive decline and vascular dementia.
The research...
Alzheimer’s disease can be detected with a peanut butter test
Scientists from the University of Florida found a short, non-invasive peanut butter odor test could help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease.
The research is published in the...
Slow walk and memory problems may predict dementia risk
Scientists from the University of Edinburgh found a combination of slow walking and difficulties with memory could be associated with double the risk of...