This drug may slow cognitive decline in dementia with Lewy bodies
Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is a complex condition that shares features with both Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. It affects about 10–15% of dementia patients,...
Scientists discover important cause of memory loss in aging
A new study from the Salk Institute and other research centers has uncovered key reasons why some people experience memory problems as they age,...
Keeping blood pressure under control may lower dementia risk
A recent study from researchers at Beijing Anzhen Hospital and other institutions has found that keeping blood pressure under control for a longer period...
New portable device helps detect early signs of dementia
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is often an early warning sign of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.
Detecting MCI early can lead to better treatment options, but...
The hidden link between this vision loss disease and Alzheimer’s
Glaucoma is often called the "silent thief of sight" because it slowly damages the eye without noticeable early symptoms.
It affects the optic nerve, which...
Research finds a surprising cause of dementia and potential new treatment
Dementia is a serious condition that affects millions of people worldwide, leading to memory loss, confusion, and difficulties with everyday tasks.
Despite years of research,...
Study finds key age windows to prevent cognitive decline
A new study has revealed that brain aging doesn’t follow a smooth, gradual decline but instead happens in distinct phases, with critical transition points.
Researchers from Stony Brook...
Poor kidney function linked to cognitive decline and brain shrinkage
A new Canadian study has found that chronic kidney disease (CKD) is linked to lower cognitive performance, affecting reasoning, memory, and reaction time.
The research,...
Metabolic disorders strongly linked to Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common type of dementia, affecting millions of people worldwide.
It causes memory loss and a decline in thinking skills,...
This common chemical may increase risk of Parkinson’s disease
Scientists from the University of Rochester and other institutions have found new evidence that a common industrial chemical, trichloroethylene (TCE), may be linked to Parkinson’s...