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Green tea may help prevent brain lesions in older adults

A study by researchers at Kanazawa University in Japan found that drinking green tea regularly may reduce certain types of brain damage in older...

A breakthrough in diagnosing Lewy body dementia

Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have made a major breakthrough in diagnosing Lewy body disease, a leading cause of dementia. Until now, the only...

Epilepsy is linked to poor brain health, study finds

A recent study has revealed that epilepsy significantly affects brain health, including thinking, movement, and mental well-being. The findings, published on December 31 in the Journal...

Healthy habits to prevent stroke and dementia in older adults

As we grow older, protecting our brain and body becomes a top priority. Two of the biggest health concerns for older adults are strokes and...

Where Alzheimer’s disease is most common in the U.S.

A new study has revealed where Alzheimer’s disease, a condition that causes memory loss and cognitive decline, is most common in the United States. The...

How your nose could predict Alzheimer’s and dementia

Our sense of smell does more than just alert us to dangers like fire or let us enjoy delicious meals. It might also hold...

Common drugs may affect memory function

Medicines we take for everyday health problems often come with side effects. A recent study from the University of California, San Diego, revealed a...

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...