These personality traits linked to lower dementia risk
In a recent study from the American Institutes for Research in Washington, D.C., researchers found that older people who were calm, mature and energetic high schoolers...
Obesity, but not poor diet and inactivity, linked to higher risk of dementia
In a new study, researchers found that obesity in midlife is linked to a greater risk of dementia later in life; however, poor diet...
Common drug for high blood pressure may help treat Parkinson’s, dementia
Previous research has shown that Huntington’s, Parkinson’s and dementia have a common feature: Build-up of misfolded proteins.
In Huntington’s disease, the protein is huntingtin, and...
Dementia might be linked to lead exposure
To the medical community's surprise, several studies from the US, Canada, and Europe suggest a promising downward trend in the incidence and prevalence of...
Control your blood pressure to lower dementia risk
In a recent study, researchers found that for adults with high blood pressure, greater blood pressure control than what's currently considered standard is associated...
Extra virgin olive oil may protect against multiple types of dementia
Boosting brain function is key to staving off the effects of aging.
In a new study, researchers found that if there was one thing every...
Psychological well-being at 52 may predict cognitive functions at 69
In a new study, researchers found that psychological well-being at 52 years was prospectively associated with cognitive function at 69 years.
The research was conducted...
This slow exercise could bring benefits for people with dementia
In a new study, researchers found that Tai Chi brings positive health benefits to older people with dementia.
The research was conducted by Bournemouth University...
Walking patterns may help determine specific dementia types
A recent study from Newcastle University showed that people with Alzheimer’s disease or Lewy body dementia have unique walking patterns that signal subtle differences...
Unstable blood pressure may mean big dementia risk
In a new study, researchers found that people who experienced substantial changes in blood pressure over the long term were at greater risk of...