Scientists find a new way to detect Alzheimer’s disease early
In a recent study published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, researchers found certain changes in a part of the brain stem, visible in scans,...
What are the links between COVID-19, brain harm and dementia risk?
Headaches, brain fog and that peculiar inability to smell or taste things. By now most people know these symptoms as a few of the...
This MIND diet may protect your cognitive function, prevent dementia
In a recent study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, researchers found that older adults may benefit from a specific diet called the MIND diet even...
Scientists find a new biomarker of Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study from the University of Texas at Dallas, researchers found a new biomarker of Alzheimer's disease.
They reported how declines in a...
High blood pressure in middle age may cause this dementia later
In a new study published in PNAS, researchers found high blood pressure that leads to vascular dementia in older adults begins to impact the brain...
Coffee and tea may lower your risks of stroke and dementia
In a new study from Tianjin Medical University, researchers found drinking coffee or tea may be associated with a lower risk of stroke and...
Taller men have a lower dementia risk, study finds
In a recent study published in eLife, researchers found being taller in young adulthood is associated with a lower risk of developing dementia in...
These cancer drugs may help treat Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study from NIH and elsewhere, researchers found several existing and emerging cancer drugs could be repurposed as therapies to be tested...
This diet may be your best bet for cognitive health
As people age, inflammation within their immune system increases, damaging cells.
In a new study from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, researchers found...
If you control type 2 diabetes well, you may lower dementia risk
It has long been known that type 2 diabetes is associated with a higher risk of developing dementia disease.
However, as for the risk of...