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Reducing brain inflammation could treat Alzheimer’s

Scientists from DZNE, University Hospital Bonn, and the University of Bonn have found new evidence that reducing brain inflammation could help treat Alzheimer’s disease. Their...

A new way to help people with dementia live better at home

A new study from Queen Mary University of London and UCL has found that a special program, called NIDUS-Family, not only helps people with...

How metabolic syndrome may influence Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) remains one of modern medicine’s biggest challenges, affecting millions worldwide. As a progressive brain disorder, it leads to memory loss and...

Reducing this blood pressure number may prevent dementia

A study from the University of Miami suggests that diastolic blood pressure—the lower number in a blood pressure reading—may play a bigger role in...

Room temperature affects dementia risk in older adults

A recent study has found that the temperature inside a home can affect how well older adults focus and think. Researchers discovered that when...

First kind of diabetes drug could prevent both heart attacks and strokes

A new drug called sotagliflozin, recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), may help people with type 2 diabetes and kidney...

Frequent use of sleep drugs may increase dementia risk

A study from the University of California, San Francisco, suggests that people who frequently take sleep medications may have a higher risk of developing...

Research shows a big cause of brain aging and memory loss

Many older adults worry about memory loss and declining thinking skills. However, mild forgetfulness is often a normal part of aging rather than a...

Brain bleeds may double the risk of dementia, study finds

A recent study by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine suggests that people who experience brain bleeds—also known as intracranial hemorrhages—are twice as likely to...

These widely use drugs may increase memory loss, cognitive decline

Cognitive decline can range from mild memory issues to severe dementia, with Alzheimer’s disease being the most common form. Many factors can cause memory...