Half of middle-aged Americans worry about getting dementia
In a new study, researchers found that nearly half of Americans in their 50s and early 60s think they're likely to develop dementia as...
This daily nutrient may play a critical role in treating Alzheimer’s disease
Choline is an important nutrient that is naturally present in some foods and can be used as a dietary supplement.
All plant and animal cells...
Big waistline linked to higher risk of obesity-related dementia
In a new study, researchers found waist circumference is a more accurate indicator of abdominal visceral fat level than body mass index (BMI) in...
Dementia patients’ adult kids diagnosed earlier than their parents
In a new study, researchers found that people with dementia – whose parents also had dementia – develop symptoms an average of six years...
Diet high in trans fats may increase your dementia risk
In a new study, researchers found a diet high in trans fats could put people at increased risk for dementia.
Foods that contributed the most...
How to support people with dementia
Many older Americans worry about their risk for developing some form of dementia, and with good reason.
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, someone in the...
Eating too much salt may increase your risk of cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s
In a new study, researchers found a high-salt diet promotes cognitive impairment through the Alzheimer-linked protein tau.
A high-salt diet may negatively affect cognitive function...
This stuff in the blood linked to high risks of Alzheimer’s
In a new study, researchers found higher serum levels of elaidic acid, a biomarker for industrial trans fat, are linked to an increased risk...
Researchers find a cause of dementia in some people
In a new study, researchers found that brain injury can be a cause of dementia in some older adults.
With the use of MRI scans,...
New method to treat Parkinson’s disease
In a new study, researchers have used patient-derived neurons to develop and test a new strategy to treat Parkinson's disease by mitigating the effects...