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Dementia

This is the major cause of dementia

Dementia can lead to a progressive and irreversible loss of nerve cells and brain functioning. People with dementia may experience memory loss, cognitive impairments, and...
Even light exercise may protect brain from aging

Even light exercise may protect the brain from aging

In a new study, researchers found exercise, even at a light intensity, may help delay aging in the brain. They found people with incremental physical...
New treatment may help reverse memory loss in older people

New treatment may help reverse memory loss in older people

In a new study, researchers found a new treatment could help reverse aging-related memory loss. The method is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). The research was conducted...
Dementia risk higher in people whose blood pressure only a bit high

Dementia risk higher in people whose blood pressure only a bit high

Recent research has shown that people whose blood pressure is only a bit high may have a higher risk of dementia. In the study, researchers...
Sleep problems linked to higher dementia risk

Sleep problems linked to higher dementia risk

In a new study, researchers at Karolinska Institute in Sweden report that sleep disturbances in midlife or in late life are linked to a...
A healthy heart may lower your dementia risk

A healthy heart may lower your dementia risk

Currently, there is no definitive evidence about what can prevent Alzheimer’s disease. However, most experts believe that healthy behaviors that are good for your...
Chronic inflammation linked to dementia

Chronic inflammation linked to dementia

In a new study, researchers at Johns Hopkins found that rising and chronic inflammation in middle and late age are linked to brain change...
These things help older people have healthy memory

These things could help older people have healthy memory

In a new study, researchers found several things can help older people maintain healthy memory and avoid memory decline. The finding may help develop new...
These two types of drugs are linked to dementia

These two types of drugs are linked to dementia

In a recent study from the University of East Anglia, researchers find that long-term use of anticholinergic antidepressants is linked to a higher risk...
How to reduce your dementia risk

How to reduce your dementia risk

Dementia is an umbrella term for a group of symptoms including memory loss, confusion, and loss of ability to make decisions and do everyday...