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This high blood pressure drug may help treat dementia and Parkinson's

This high blood pressure drug may help treat dementia and Parkinson’s

In a new study, researchers found that a prescribed high blood pressure drug may help treat Huntington’s, Parkinson’s and dementia. The research was conducted by...

These brain activities may help prevent memory loss

In a new study, researchers found that mentally stimulating activities are linked to lower risk or delay of age-related memory loss called mild cognitive...

Scientists confirm common prostate cancer treatment linked to dementia

In a new study, researchers found that a hormone-blocking treatment for prostate cancer may increase the risk of dementia in patients. The treatment is androgen...

Statins may help people with dementia live longer

In a new study, researchers found that the use of statins is strongly linked to a reduction in the risk of death in dementia...
Statin drugs may reduce dementia risk in older people after concussion

Statin drugs may reduce dementia risk in older people after concussion

In a new study, researchers found that statins may help reduce dementia risk after concussion in older people. They found that older adults have an...

These drugs for common health problems may increase dementia risk

In a new study, researchers found that older people who use strong anticholinergic drugs daily for a long time have nearly a 50% increased...

This heart problem may increase your dementia risk

In a new study, researchers found that a common heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation (AF) is linked to an increased risk of dementia. The...
Scientists find a new tool to diagnose frontotemporal dementia

Scientists find a new tool to diagnose frontotemporal dementia

In a new study, researchers found a special impairment of moral emotions in patients with frontotemporal dementia. This finding may help develop a new approach...
Your walking speed may tell your risk of dementia, depression, and more

Your walking speed may tell your risk of dementia, depression, and more

How fast you walk can tell a lot about your overall health. Recent research has used this information to predict a person’s risk of some...

These high blood pressure drugs may prevent dementia, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s

Recently, researchers have found that drugs commonly used for the high blood pressure may protect brain health and prevent several diseases. One study from the...