Long-term use of anti-inflammatory drugs may lower dementia risk
A new study suggests that taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for a long time may reduce the risk of developing dementia.
The research, published in the Journal...
Arthritis linked to faster cognitive decline in people with dementia
For the first time, researchers have found a clear connection between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and cognitive decline in dementia patients.
A new Swedish study, published in...
Scientists discover key cause of memory declines in older people
Have you ever wondered why our brains don’t stay as sharp as we get older? Scientists at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus...
Healthy fats like omega-3s may prevent motor neuron disease and dementia
A new study suggests that increasing omega-3 fatty acids in the brain could help slow the progression of motor neuron disease (MND).
Researchers from University College London (UCL) found that...
Common depression drugs may speed up memory loss in dementia
A recent study suggests that antidepressants might make memory and thinking problems worse for people with dementia.
However, some antidepressants seem to have less harmful...
Dentures may protect against cognitive decline in older adults
A new study suggests that wearing dentures may help slow cognitive decline in older adults who have lost some or all of their teeth....
Research shows big cause of memory loss in dementia
Dementia is a serious condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It leads to memory problems, confusion, and difficulty with everyday tasks. While scientists...
Cholesterol-lowering drugs may help slow Alzheimer’s, study finds
A new study from Karolinska Institutet suggests that statins—medications used to lower cholesterol—may slow cognitive decline in some Alzheimer’s patients.
The findings, published in Alzheimer Research and Therapy, indicate...
Five days of ultra-processed diet disrupts brain function and increase liver fat
A new study has found that just five days of eating a high-calorie, ultra-processed diet can impair brain function and increase liver fat, even...
Regular use of constipation drug may increase dementia risk
Laxatives are medicines that help with constipation when eating more fiber, drinking plenty of water, and exercising don’t work.
Many people use them, especially as...