Can a head injury cause dementia later in life?
A head injury can happen to anyone — from a fall, a car accident, or a hit to the head while playing sports. Sometimes,...
MIND diet may lower dementia risk, even later in life
A large new study from the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center has found that following a brain-healthy eating pattern called the MIND diet can...
Too much thyroid hormone may increase memory loss risk
A new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has found that having too much thyroid hormone in the body may increase the risk of memory...
This drug may lower dementia risk in people with type 2 diabetes, study finds
A large study led by researchers at Case Western Reserve University suggests that semaglutide—a drug already popular for managing type 2 diabetes (T2D) and...
Natural remedies for reducing dementia symptoms
Dementia is a condition that affects memory, thinking, and behavior.
It is caused by damage to brain cells and becomes more common with age.
Alzheimer’s disease...
Can dementia be diagnosed at home?
Dementia is a condition that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. It’s not a single disease, but a group of symptoms caused by changes in...
Understanding stages of dementia and what to expect
Dementia is a general term used to describe a decline in brain function that affects memory, thinking, and daily activities. It’s not one single...
Some blood pressure drugs may raise the risk of memory loss
A recent study from the University of California, San Diego has found that certain widely used medications may increase the risk of memory and...
Warning signs of vascular dementia in men
Vascular dementia is the second most common type of dementia after Alzheimer’s disease.
It happens when blood flow to the brain is reduced or blocked,...
Can early dementia be reversed? What science says
Dementia is a condition that causes a gradual loss of memory, thinking, and problem-solving abilities. It can affect daily life and make it hard...