Brain’s gatekeepers may hold the key to Alzheimer’s and stroke risk
When people talk about brain diseases like Alzheimer’s or stroke, they usually think about neurons—the brain cells responsible for thinking, memory, and movement.
But new...
Air pollution may increase dementia risk, study finds
New research has found that air pollution—including car exhaust and smoke from burning wood—raises the risk of developing dementia.
The study looked at data from...
Midlife exercise could help prevent Alzheimer’s, study finds
Increasing physical activity between the ages of 45 and 65 could help prevent Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research published in the journal Alzheimer's...
Frequent laxative use linked to higher dementia risk, large study finds
A new study from the Chinese Academy of Sciences has found a possible link between frequent laxative use and a higher risk of dementia.
While...
Can hearing aids help prevent dementia?
Dementia is a condition that affects the brain. It can make it hard to remember things, think clearly, or take care of yourself.
Many older...
Shingles vaccine may help lower dementia risk
A unique public health policy in Wales has provided some of the strongest evidence yet that a vaccine could help lower the risk of...
Why some lifestyle choices can increase dementia risk
Forty-five percent of dementia cases are potentially preventable, and simple lifestyle choices including exercise, diet and social connection all contribute to your risk score.
But...
More older people now have memory problems and higher dementia risk
In a recent study, researchers looked at the health records of more than 1.3 million people in the UK who were between the ages...
Dementia diagnosis takes an average of 3.5 years
People with dementia are diagnosed an average of 3.5 years after symptoms are first noticed, or even longer (4.1 years) for those with early-onset...
A smell test could help catch Lewy body dementia early
Lewy body disease is a serious brain condition that affects how people think, move, and remember things. It is the second most common type...