Discovering early signs of Lewy body dementia
A new study by researchers from the University of Helsinki and the University of Tampere has revealed that Lewy body disease, a major cause...
Research finds differential impact of blood sugar on cognitive health in type 1 diabetes...
A new study by McLean Hospital and Washington State University researchers has brought new insights into how blood sugar levels affect the brain, especially...
What really happens to our memory as we age?
For anyone over the age of 30 reading this article, here's some bad news for you: Your brain is already on the decline.
The good(ish)...
Mild cognitive impairment: what you need to know
Imagine you've started to notice some hiccups in your memory or thinking skills that seem a bit out of the ordinary.
It's not severe enough...
Understanding dementia wandering
Dementia is a broad term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life, encompassing various conditions like Alzheimer's disease.
One...
How the MIND diet could shield against Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer's disease, a condition that progressively impairs memory and cognitive functions, has long been a focus of medical research, with scientists tirelessly searching for...
Thyroid hormone may harm cognitive health in older adults
Johns Hopkins Medicine has recently conducted a study that highlights a critical health concern: the association between thyrotoxicosis and an increased risk of cognitive...
High blood pressure and dementia: what you need to know
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is often called the "silent killer" because it doesn't always come with noticeable symptoms.
Despite its stealthiness, its...
New study reveals the complexity of memory decline in aging
Researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas have taken a significant step in understanding how our brains change as we age, revealing insights...
Do dementia patients realize they have the disease?
Dementia is a term that strikes a chord of fear in many, representing not just a loss of memory but a gradual erosion of...