New blood test looks at protein shapes to detect Alzheimer’s earlier
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia and one of the biggest health challenges of aging societies.
In the United States alone, about...
How gut health may influence memory loss in older people
Many people believe that memory loss is simply a normal part of getting older. It is common to hear that aging automatically leads to...
Can your home temperature change your dementia risk?
Many people think about healthy food, exercise, and sleep when they try to protect their brain as they grow older.
However, scientists are now discovering...
This overlooked blood pressure number may predict dementia risk
Many people know that high blood pressure can damage the heart, but fewer people realize that it can also harm the brain. Blood pressure...
Study finds a hidden cause of frontotemporal dementia
Frontotemporal dementia is a serious brain disorder that affects how people think, behave, and communicate. Although it is not as widely known as Alzheimer’s...
How long can someone live with dementia?
Receiving a diagnosis of dementia can be a deeply emotional moment for both the person diagnosed and the people who care about them. Many...
Ginkgo biloba may help some people with dementia, but evidence is mixed
Ginkgo biloba is one of the most widely used herbal supplements in the world. For many years, it has been marketed as a natural...
Common dementia drug may increase stroke risk
A large new study from the United Kingdom has raised fresh concerns about a drug often used to calm severe agitation in people with...
Simple blood test may predict dementia risk up to 25 years before symptoms appear
Dementia is one of the biggest health challenges facing aging populations around the world. Millions of people develop memory loss and thinking problems as...
More than half of Americans now live with brain or nerve disorders
Diseases that affect the brain and nervous system are far more common than many people realize. A new large study has found that more...