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This common tooth disease may increase risks of dementia

In a recent study from Malmö University, researchers found cognitive functioning and dementia risk can be dramatically affected by oral health. They found periodontitis is...

New finding may help develop eye test to detect Alzheimer’s before symptoms

In a new study from Western Sydney University, researchers found a connection between the accumulation of rogue proteins in the eye and Alzheimer's disease. The...

Reduced kidney function may increase dementia risk

Chronic kidney disease is when a person's kidneys progressively lose their ability to filter waste from the blood and eliminate fluids. In a new study...

This healthy diet may strongly prevent memory loss and dementia

In a new study, researchers found that eating a Mediterranean diet that is rich in fish, vegetables and olive oil may protect your brain...

Even short-term exposure to air pollution may harm your cognition

In a new study from Columbia University, researchers found that exposure to air pollution, even over the course of just a few weeks, can...

Treat this sleep problem may reduce dementia risk

In a new study from Michigan Medicine, researchers found older adults who received positive airway pressure therapy prescribed for obstructive sleep apnea may be...

Why people with type 2 diabetes develop dementia

In a new study from Imperial College London, researchers found why people with type 2 diabetes are more likely to develop dementia. They analyzed ‘cardio-metabolic...

This eye problem may signal higher risk of dementia

In a new study from Anglia Ruskin University, researchers found that older people with vision loss are much more likely to suffer mild cognitive...

Higher education cannot help preserve the aging brain

In a new study from the University of Oslo, researchers found that a college degree won't keep your brain from shrinking with age. Over the...

These widely prescribed drugs may increase dementia risk

More than 50 million people worldwide are affected by dementia and this number is estimated to be 132 million by 2050. In a recent study...