Early heart problems may signal brain changes linked to dementia
People who show early signs of heart problems may also have changes in their brains that could be early warning signs of dementia, according...
Music therapy could bring comfort to dementia patients in hospital wards
A new approach using music therapy is showing promise in helping some of the most vulnerable dementia patients feel less distressed while in hospital.
Researchers...
Common gene variant doubles dementia risk in men, study finds
A new study has found that men who carry a common genetic variant are twice as likely to develop dementia during their lifetime compared...
Study shows big cause of memory declines with age
Scientists from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus may have discovered why memory and thinking skills get worse as we age. Their research...
How a tiny part of the brain helps us break life into memories
While life seems like one long, continuous flow of experiences, our memories don’t work that way.
Instead of remembering everything as one big blur, our...
Do people with dementia know they have it?
Dementia is a condition that affects the brain and leads to problems with memory, thinking, and daily activities. For many people, the idea of...
Midlife health problems may raise risk of dementia before age 65
A new study has found that people with certain health problems in their 40s and 50s—such as high blood pressure, excess belly fat, and...
Understanding the different types of dementia
Dementia is a general term that describes a decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning skills that is serious enough to interfere with daily life.
It...
COVID-19 may trigger Alzheimer’s-like brain changes—and the eye could hold the clues
A new study from Yale University reveals that COVID-19 might play a role in triggering brain changes similar to those seen in Alzheimer’s disease—and...
Does memory loss always mean dementia?
Many people worry when they or someone they love starts to forget things more often.
It’s common to wonder, “Is this normal aging or is...