Common diabetes drugs could help prevent Parkinson’s disease
Elevated risk of Parkinson's disease among people with type 2 diabetes appears to be reduced by some medications used to treat their diabetes, finds...
Why motivation to learn declines with age
As people age, they often lose their motivation to learn new things or engage in everyday activities.
In a study of mice, MIT neuroscientists have...
This type of work can increase dementia risk by over 50%
The muscles and joints are not the only parts of the body to be worn down by physical work. The brain and heart suffer...
Scientists find a new cause of Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study, researchers have discovered a new mechanism by which clumps of tau protein are created in the brain, killing brain cells...
Simple skin test could identify Parkinson’s disease
A simple skin test can accurately identify Parkinson’s disease, researchers report.
Physicians currently diagnose patients using clinical signs and symptoms but a definitive diagnosis can...
Soy food may help lower dementia risk, study shows
In a new study, researchers found that a metabolite produced following consumption of dietary soy may decrease a key risk factor for dementia—with the...
Scientists find new way to detect Alzheimer’s disease early
Scientists have developed a method to detect the biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease that is 10 times more sensitive than current blood testing technology.
While still...
Scientists find key symptoms that exacerbate Alzheimer’s disease
Research finds that impaired blood flow in the brain is correlated with the buildup of tau tangles, a hallmark indicator of cognitive decline.
The study...
Memory loss can be reversed, study shows
In a recent study at The Centre for Healthy Aging, National University Health System, Singapore, researchers examined patients with varying levels of cognitive decline.
They...
This common mental issue could be a sign of high dementia risk
Older adults with severe apathy, or lack of interest in usual activities, may have a greater chance of developing dementia than people with few...