How high blood pressure increases risks of stroke and dementia
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide.
While it might not seem serious at first, having high...
Could alcohol use speed up Alzheimer’s? Study finds surprising gene link
Nearly 7 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease, a number expected to double by 2060.
While aging and genetics are the most significant risk factors,...
How sleep hygiene helps prevent dementia
Getting a good night’s sleep is important for your overall health, but did you know it could also protect your brain from dementia? Dementia,...
Using this constipation drug too frequently may increase dementia risk
Laxatives are often used to relieve constipation, especially when lifestyle changes like eating more fiber, drinking plenty of water, or exercising regularly don’t work.
However,...
How mental stimulation can help protect against dementia
Dementia affects millions of people worldwide, and as our population ages, the number of cases is rising. This condition impacts memory, thinking, and daily...
Study confirms a root cause of dementia
Dementia is a challenging condition that impacts millions of people around the world. It causes a gradual decline in thinking, memory, and the ability...
Can dementia cause vision problems? What science says
Dementia is known to affect memory, thinking, and behavior, but researchers are discovering that it can also impact our senses, including vision. This may...
Study shows an important cause of dementia
Researchers at Cedars-Sinai have made an important discovery that could help some patients with behavioral-variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD) recover from their symptoms.
Behavioral-variant frontotemporal dementia...
A pill for brain health? New research hints at ‘exercise in a pill’ to...
Could a pill offer the brain-boosting benefits of exercise?
A recent study in mice, led by scientists at the University of Southern California (USC), suggests...
Do people with dementia know they have it?
Dementia is often seen as a frightening condition, symbolizing not just memory loss but a gradual fading of one’s personality and abilities.
It affects how...