Rheumatoid arthritis linked to faster cognitive decline in dementia
A new study from Sweden has found that people with both dementia and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may experience a faster decline in thinking and...
Exercise may help slow memory loss in older adults at risk for Alzheimer’s
New research from the University of California San Diego and Wake Forest University shows that both low and moderate-high intensity exercise can help protect...
How food can be used to support people living with dementia
As dementia rates rise globally, families and care partners are seeking ways to maintain meaningful connections with loved ones experiencing memory loss.
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Eating these two diets may help prevent dementia
A new study from RUSH University in Chicago has found that eating lots of green leafy vegetables, along with other healthy foods like fruits,...
Common sleep drugs may raise dementia risk, study shows
A new study from the University of California, San Francisco, has found that taking sleep medications could raise the risk of developing dementia, especially...
Exercise could protect the brain, even when energy supplies are low
We all know that exercise is good for our bodies, but new research from the University of Missouri shows that it may be just...
Scientists find a key cause of memory loss in older people
Scientists at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have found what might be a major cause of the memory problems that happen naturally...
Home temperatures may strongly affect cognitive decline in older people
A new study has found that the temperature inside a person’s home can affect how well older adults are able to think and focus....
Hearing loss linked to 1 in 3 dementia cases in older people
A major new study led by researchers from Columbia, Vanderbilt, Johns Hopkins, and other institutions has found that nearly one in three new dementia...
Common drugs might affect memory function in older adults, study finds
Sometimes, the medicines we take to treat everyday health problems can come with hidden side effects. A new study from the University of California,...