Your gum health may say something about your dementia risk
In a new study, researchers found that gum disease, especially the kind that is irreversible and causes tooth loss, may be linked to mild...
Common heartburn drugs may increase dementia risk
Millions of people around the world use proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for conditions like heartburn, gastritis, and stomach ulcers.
PPIs work by blocking the pumps...
These two things play big roles in dementia risk
In a new study, researchers found genes and heart health each contribute in an additive way to a person's risk of dementia.
The research was...
Living alone linked to higher dementia risk
In a new study, researchers found people over 55 who live alone are 30% more likely to develop dementia than those who live with...
A ‘feeling’ for dementia can be a real sign
In a new study, researchers found that personal perception can be an important indicator for the early detection of Alzheimer's disease.
that individuals with subjectively...
This mental problem can help predict dementia
In a new study, researchers found apathy offers an important early warning sign of dementia in individuals with cerebrovascular disease, but depression does not.
The...
Scientists find a new way to detect dementia early
In a new study, researchers have identified a new marker that could support the search for novel preventative and therapeutic treatments for dementia.
The research...
Pulse pressure: A game changer in the fight against dementia
In a new study, researchers outline a pulse-pressure-induced pathway of cognitive decline that sheds light on why previous treatments for dementia may have failed...
This common health problem linked to higher dementia risk
In a new study, researchers found that obesity is linked to a higher risk of dementia up to 15 years later.
They found that people...
Scientists find a new, complex form of dementia
In a new study, researchers found a complex and under-recognized form of dementia.
The research was conducted by a team at the University of Kentucky.
The...