ADHD in adults may increase risk of dementia, study finds
A new study from Geneva has found that adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) may be more likely to develop dementia as they...
Common medications may harm memory function, study finds
When you take medicine for problems like allergies or high blood pressure, you usually expect to feel better. But a new study from the...
Symptoms and causes of dementia in younger adults
When people hear the word dementia, they usually think of older adults. But dementia can also affect people under the age of 65.
This is...
Common drugs may increase risk of memory problems, study shows
Cognitive decline can range from mild forgetfulness to serious memory problems like dementia, which can affect a person’s ability to live independently. Alzheimer’s disease...
Early menopause linked to greater risk of memory loss, study finds
A recent study from Japan has found that women who go through menopause before the age of 40 are more likely to experience memory...
Daytime sleepiness in older people could mean higher dementia risk
Older women who become increasingly sleepy during the day may face a higher risk of developing dementia, according to a new study published on...
Common causes and treatment of alcohol-related dementia
Alcohol-related dementia, sometimes called alcoholic dementia, is a serious brain condition that can happen after years of heavy drinking. It damages brain cells and...
How your diet can help prevent Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious condition that causes memory loss and thinking problems.
While there’s no cure, research shows that what you eat can make a...
This drug could help prevent Alzheimer’s disease
A promising new study from the Knight Family DIAN-TU research group at Washington University School of Medicine has found that starting Alzheimer’s treatment years before symptoms...
Study finds new cause of memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists at the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) in South Korea have discovered a new enzyme, called SIRT2, that may play a key role in...