How heart aging affects the brain: New study reveals key connections
A new study from the University of Melbourne has provided fresh insights into how age-related changes in the heart affect the brain.
Researchers used advanced imaging techniques to...
How air pollution cause memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease
Every year, nearly seven million people die early because of air pollution.
It is well known that breathing in polluted air can cause lung problems...
Do people with dementia know they have it?
Dementia is often associated with fear, not only because it affects memory but also because it gradually impacts a person’s ability to think, reason,...
Common gynecological disorders may increase heart and brain disease risk
Women with certain gynecological conditions, such as endometriosis, heavy periods, or irregular menstrual cycles, may have a higher risk of developing heart disease and...
Can drinking alcohol cause dementia?
Alcohol-related dementia (ARD), also known as alcoholic dementia, is a type of cognitive decline caused by long-term excessive alcohol consumption.
It occurs when alcohol damages brain cells,...
This treatable brain problem mimics dementia
Scientists at Cedars-Sinai have discovered that some patients diagnosed with a serious brain disease called behavioral-variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD) may actually have a condition...
Exercise can boost brain insulin function, preventing dementia
Scientists at Rutgers University-New Brunswick have discovered that exercise can activate special cells in the brain that help the body respond to insulin.
This discovery...
Where is Alzheimer’s most common in the United States
A new study has revealed where Alzheimer’s disease is most common in the United States.
Researchers found that the highest rates of this memory-loss condition...
Cholesterol may play a key role in Parkinson’s disease
Scientists in China have discovered a cholesterol-related compound that may contribute to the development of Parkinson’s disease.
This compound, called 24-OHC, appears to help spread...
The connection between heart health and dementia risk
Many people think of heart disease and dementia as separate conditions, but research has shown that they are closely linked.
The health of the heart...