Loss of smell may signal early Alzheimer’s and dementia risk
Our sense of smell does more than help us enjoy food or detect dangers like smoke. Researchers from the University of Chicago Medicine have...
Shorter telomeres linked to higher risk of stroke, dementia, and depression
A new study suggests that people with shorter protective caps at the ends of their chromosomes, called telomeres, may have a higher risk of developing age-related...
Processed red meat isn’t just bad for your heart, it’s also associated with dementia
Less red meat is good for the planet and a growing number of people have started the new year resolving to pursue a meat-free...
Intensive blood pressure control can prevent cognitive decline
A new study led by researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine has found that a few years of aggressive blood pressure management...
Research shows major causes of Parkinson’s disease and dementia
Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that affects movement, making everyday tasks difficult for nearly one million people in the U.S. It happens when...
Air pollution strongly linked to memory loss, study finds
Dementia is a disease that affects the brain, making it harder to remember things, think clearly, and behave normally. It mostly affects older adults,...
Eye scans could help detect diabetes, dementia, and multiple sclerosis
Researchers have conducted one of the largest eye studies ever, revealing that retinal thickness could play a key role in detecting diseases like type...
This drug could slow down aging, study finds
A group of scientists from the University of Auckland recently studied whether a cancer drug called alpelisib could also slow down aging. Alpelisib is...
Sleep apnea linked to cognitive decline in middle-aged men
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder that occurs when the muscles in the throat relax too much during sleep, blocking airflow...
Sleep drugs may increase dementia risk, study finds
A recent study from the University of California San Francisco suggests that sleep medications may raise the risk of dementia in white adults. The...