Over half of COVID-19 patients on mental health wards also had dementia, study shows
Over half of those who contracted COVID-19 on mental health wards also had dementia, says a study published in The Lancet Psychiatry
It is the...
Scientists discover a new form of dementia
In a new study, researchers have discovered a new, rare genetic form of dementia.
This discovery also sheds light on a new pathway that leads...
A ‘feeling’ for dementia could be a warning sign, study shows
When memory deteriorates according to one’s own perception, but mental performance—following objective criteria—is still within the normal range, this is referred to as ‘subjective...
Older people with these personality traits may have worse cognitive function
Our aging brains collect tangles and sticky plaques that can interfere in our cognition and memory.
But in a new study, researchers found some older...
These sleep problems may increase risks of cognitive decline, dementia
In a new study, researchers found that middle-aged adults who report symptoms of insomnia and are sleeping less than six hours a night may...
This common diabetes drug may help reduce cognitive decline, dementia risk
Metformin is the first-line treatment for most cases of type 2 diabetes and one of the most commonly prescribed medications worldwide, with millions of...
This mental problem may double risk of dementia
In a new study, researchers found people who have experienced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are up to twice as likely to develop dementia later...
Common liver drug may effectively treat dementia
In a new study, researchers found a drug used to treat cirrhosis of the liver may be an effective treatment for a form of...
This mental health problem can be an early warning sign of dementia
Cerebral small vessel disease may occur in one out of three elderly people, causes about a quarter of all strokes, and is the most...
This vitamin deficiency may lead to alcohol-related dementia
A common consequence of chronically high alcohol consumption is a decline in cognitive function, which can even progress to full-blown dementia.
However, scientists do not...