Bottom blood pressure number can predict dementia and stroke
Scientists from the University of Miami have discovered that the lower number on a blood pressure test—known as diastolic blood pressure—may be an important...
This treatable condition may be mistaken for dementia
A new study from Cedars-Sinai suggests that some people diagnosed with behavioral-variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD) might actually have a treatable condition caused by a...
AI and ECG tests may help detect cognitive decline early
A new study suggests that electrocardiogram (ECG) tests, combined with artificial intelligence (AI), could one day help detect premature aging and cognitive decline. The...
Popular diabetes drug may lower dementia risk in older adults
A recent study from Karolinska Institutet suggests that a type of diabetes medication called GLP-1 agonists could reduce the risk of dementia in people...
New imaging method could detect Alzheimer’s disease effectively
Scientists have developed two new imaging agents that work better than the only currently approved one for detecting tau tangles in the brain.
Tau tangles...
A simple blood test may help detect dementia years before symptoms appear
Scientists have discovered a blood marker that could help identify people at risk of developing dementia long before they start showing any symptoms. This...
How diet affects our cognitive decline speed
As people age, it’s common to experience changes in memory, thinking, and other mental abilities. While some decline is a natural part of aging,...
Personality changes in older adults not always mean dementia, study finds
For decades, scientists have searched for early indicators of memory impairment to better detect and slow the progression of cognitive decline.
Some researchers and clinicians...
Daily olive oil consumption may lower risk of dementia
A team of researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has discovered evidence that consuming olive oil daily may reduce the...
How to exercise to delay dementia
Dementia is a condition that affects memory, thinking, and daily functioning. While there is no cure, research shows that engaging in cognitive exercises can...