Why some people experience vision problems first in Alzheimer’s
A new study from University College London (UCL) has found that differences in brain protein distribution and inflammation may help explain why some people...
Weekly injection may improve life for Parkinson’s patients
People with Parkinson’s disease may soon be able to manage their symptoms with a simple weekly injection instead of taking pills several times a...
Music therapy could strongly benefit people with dementia
A new study in the UK has found that using music therapy on dementia wards could help calm patients and improve their care.
Researchers from...
Blood test may predict dementia up to 10 years in advance
Scientists from the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have found that specific blood biomarkers can predict whether a person is likely to develop dementia—up to...
Eye health may reveal early signs of dementia
A new study from the University of Otago has found that the health of our eyes might provide early warning signs of dementia.
Researchers discovered...
Hearing loss and loneliness together may speed up memory decline
Hearing loss is more than just an inconvenience. It can lead to problems with communication, social isolation, and even reduced alertness. Over time, it...
Alzheimer’s risk factors may affect brain function since young adulthood
A new study from Columbia University suggests that signs of Alzheimer’s disease may begin affecting the brain much earlier in life than previously thought—even...
Regular opioid use could raise your risk of dementia
New research has found that people who regularly use opioid medications may face a higher risk of developing dementia—especially a type called vascular dementia,...
Early body changes may signal dementia risk
A new study has found that people who go on to develop dementia often begin to lose weight and have smaller waistlines many years...
Frequent use of constipation drug may increase dementia risk
A new study from the Chinese Academy of Sciences has found a possible link between frequent use of laxatives and a higher risk of...