Study finds a surprising cause of memory loss
Your brain has a special protective system called the blood-brain barrier. This barrier is made up of blood vessels that act like a security...
Listening to music may strongly reduce dementia risk
A new study has found that listening to music after the age of 70 may help protect the brain and reduce the risk of...
Widely used cholesterol drug may prevent dementia
New research suggests that having lower cholesterol levels might help protect people from getting dementia.
A large international study, led by the University of Bristol,...
Calcium supplements don’t raise dementia risk, study finds
Many older women take calcium supplements to protect their bones, especially to prevent or manage a condition called osteoporosis.
But in recent years, there have...
Study detects a big cause of dementia in middle-aged adults
Dementia is usually thought of as a condition that affects older people. But sometimes it can begin much earlier—in a person’s 40s or 50s.
This...
Dementia often goes undiagnosed for 4 years, study finds
Many people with dementia wait a long time before getting a proper diagnosis.
A new study led by researchers from University College London (UCL) has...
Could full-fat cheese and cream help prevent dementia?
For many years, people have been told to avoid full-fat dairy foods like cheese and cream because they contain a lot of saturated fat.
These...
Study shows big cause of Parkinson’s and dementia
Millions of people in the United States are affected by Parkinson’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).
These are both serious brain conditions that cause...
Hormone therapy does not affect dementia risk in older women, study finds
A new large study has found that hormone therapy used during menopause does not increase or decrease the risk of dementia in women.
This research,...
Just 20 minutes of exercise twice a week may slow dementia
How much exercise does it take to help slow down memory loss in older adults? A new study has found the answer: at least...