Too much TV watching in midlife may increase cognitive decline later
In three new studies, researchers found that spending moderate to high amounts of time watching television throughout midlife was linked to greater cognitive decline...
Is it normal aging or early signs of dementia?
Misplacing keys. Forgetting names. Struggling to find the right word. Walking into a room and forgetting why.
Are these early signs of dementia? Or normal...
How unhealthy blood pressure increases your dementia risk
In a new study from George Institute, researchers found that while the link between several mid-life heart risk factors and dementia was similar for...
Scientists find a new way to predict future dementia, Alzheimer’s risk
In a new study from the Johns Hopkins, researchers found that the development of dementia late in life, often from Alzheimer's disease, is linked...
A healthier heart linked to better cognitive functions
In a new study from the Queen Mary University of London, researchers found that people with healthier heart structure and function appear to have...
Dementia linked to smoking and heart disease
In a new study from the Translational Genomics Research Institute, researchers found strong associations between smoking and heart disease on cognitive function.
They found both...
This common tooth disease may increase risks of dementia
In a recent study from Malmö University, researchers found cognitive functioning and dementia risk can be dramatically affected by oral health.
They found periodontitis is...
New finding may help develop eye test to detect Alzheimer’s before symptoms
In a new study from Western Sydney University, researchers found a connection between the accumulation of rogue proteins in the eye and Alzheimer's disease.
The...
Reduced kidney function may increase dementia risk
Chronic kidney disease is when a person's kidneys progressively lose their ability to filter waste from the blood and eliminate fluids.
In a new study...
This healthy diet may strongly prevent memory loss and dementia
In a new study, researchers found that eating a Mediterranean diet that is rich in fish, vegetables and olive oil may protect your brain...