These drugs may increase memory loss in older adults, study finds
A new study from the University of California, San Diego, has found that some widely used medications might raise the risk of memory problems,...
Vitamin B9 deficiency linked to higher dementia and mortality risk
Scientists from Mount Sinai have found that low levels of folate (vitamin B9) in the blood may be linked to a substantially higher risk...
Heavy drinking may greatly increase fall risk in older adults with memory problems
Many older adults struggle with mild cognitive impairment, also called MCI. This condition causes small but noticeable problems with memory, thinking, planning, and decision‑making.
MCI...
Your neighborhood may strongly affect your dementia risk
Researchers from the University of Cambridge have discovered why people living in disadvantaged neighborhoods may face a higher risk of developing dementia.
The study, published...
Vitamin B may help slow cognitive decline, study finds
Scientists from Xuanwu Hospital and several other institutions have found that vitamin B supplementation may slow cognitive decline.
High levels of homocysteine (Hcy) are a...
High-fiber diet may help lower dementia risk
Scientists from the University of Tsukuba found eating a high-fiber diet is linked to a lower risk of dementia in healthy older people.
Dietary fiber,...
Cognitive decline common after brain tumor treatment
Slow-growing brain tumors, called IDH mutated gliomas, usually come with a better chance of long-term survival. Treatments often include surgery, followed by radiotherapy and...
New AI can accurately detect dementia using brain waves
Researchers at Örebro University have created two powerful AI models that can detect dementia by analyzing the brain's electrical activity.
These models can tell the...
This test may help prevent Lewy body dementia
Lewy body disease is a serious brain disorder that affects thinking, movement, and memory. It is the second most common cause of dementia after...
Strawberries could help prevent Alzheimer’s disease, shows study
Scientists from Rush University found that strawberries, as a snack, may help protect the brain from Alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain...