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...
Even short-term exposure to air pollution may harm your cognition
In a new study from Columbia University, researchers found that exposure to air pollution, even over the course of just a few weeks, can...
Treat this sleep problem may reduce dementia risk
In a new study from Michigan Medicine, researchers found older adults who received positive airway pressure therapy prescribed for obstructive sleep apnea may be...
Why people with type 2 diabetes develop dementia
In a new study from Imperial College London, researchers found why people with type 2 diabetes are more likely to develop dementia.
They analyzed ‘cardio-metabolic...
This eye problem may signal higher risk of dementia
In a new study from Anglia Ruskin University, researchers found that older people with vision loss are much more likely to suffer mild cognitive...
Higher education cannot help preserve the aging brain
In a new study from the University of Oslo, researchers found that a college degree won't keep your brain from shrinking with age.
Over the...
These widely prescribed drugs may increase dementia risk
More than 50 million people worldwide are affected by dementia and this number is estimated to be 132 million by 2050.
In a recent study...
This therapy boosts recovery from stroke and dementia
In a new study from UCLA, researchers found that a one-time injection of an experimental stem cell therapy may help repair brain damage and...
Sleep loss in middle age may increase dementia risk
In a new study from the French national health research institute INSERM, researchers found that sleeping six hours or less per night in your...