How long do people really live with dementia diagnosis?
A new review published in The BMJ provides important insights into the life expectancy and care needs of people diagnosed with dementia.
The study highlights that survival...
This diabetes drug may lower dementia risk in older adults
Type 2 diabetes is a common condition where the body either resists insulin or doesn’t produce enough of it. This leads to high levels...
Scientists find a new treatment for early-onset dementia
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is the most common form of dementia that occurs in people younger than 65. It typically begins between the ages of...
Foods that keep your brain sharp as you age
As we grow older, keeping our brains healthy becomes just as important as caring for our bodies. Memory lapses and slower thinking are common...
Best memory exercises to lower dementia risk
Dementia is a condition that affects memory, thinking, and daily functioning, and it becomes more common as people age. While there is no guaranteed...
Lower BMI may signal early cognitive decline in older people
Body mass index (BMI), a measure derived from a person’s weight and height, may hold clues about the early stages of cognitive decline. A...
Excess thyroid hormone linked to cognitive decline in older adults
A recent study from Johns Hopkins Medicine highlights a concerning link between thyrotoxicosis—a condition caused by excess thyroid hormone—and an increased risk of cognitive...
Stroke survivors face a higher risk of dementia, study finds
A new study reveals that people who survive a stroke are significantly more likely to develop dementia compared to those who have never had...
Scientists find a new early sign of cognitive impairment
A new study has found that how our brains age can differ between men and women, and certain substances in the blood might hint...
This vision impairment is strongly linked to dementia
Vision problems might be one of the earliest signs of dementia, and a lack of stimulation in visual pathways may speed up its development.
New...