Best ways to slow down dementia progression
Dementia is a condition that affects memory, thinking, and behavior, and it tends to get worse over time.
While there is currently no cure for...
Your blood pressure may reveal hidden clues about dementia
When you visit the doctor and get your blood pressure checked, you usually see two numbers. These numbers are called systolic and diastolic pressure,...
Scientists find a surprising cause of dementia
Dementia is a condition that affects how people think, remember, and behave. It mostly happens in older adults, but younger people can also be...
Study links common medications to memory decline in older adults
A recent study from the University of California, San Diego, has found a possible link between a group of commonly used medications and memory...
Big early signs of dementia in older adults
Dementia is a condition that affects memory, thinking, and everyday functioning. It is more common in older adults and can develop slowly over time.
Understanding...
How long do people live after a dementia diagnosis?
Being diagnosed with dementia is a life-changing moment for many individuals and their families.
One of the first questions people often ask is how long...
Study shows new cause of memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists at the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) in South Korea have made an important discovery that could help explain how Alzheimer’s disease leads...
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...