Fluctuating cholesterol levels in older adults linked to higher dementia risk
A new study suggests that significant fluctuations in cholesterol levels among older adults, not linked to changes in medication, could signal a higher risk...
Poor sleep linked to higher risk of predementia condition in older people
A new study has found that poor sleep quality may increase the risk of developing motoric cognitive risk syndrome (MCR), a condition that can...
Nasal spray could treat Alzheimer’s disease
New research offers hope for delaying Alzheimer’s disease progression by years after initial diagnosis.
Alzheimer’s disease is a leading cause of death among those aged...
Mailing health warnings fails to curb risky prescriptions for Alzheimer’s patients—What’s next
A recent study led by researchers at UMass Chan Medical School reveals that mailing educational materials to Alzheimer’s patients, caregivers, and doctors had no...
How wealth and education can help prevent cognitive decline
A recent study led by University College London (UCL) researchers has found that socioeconomic factors like education, occupation, and wealth can influence the chances...
These common drugs may harm memory functions, study finds
Many of us rely on medicines to manage everyday issues like colds, allergies, or high blood pressure. But new research reveals that some of...
Weak muscle strength could signal dementia risk in older people
As we age, it's common to lose muscle strength and slow down, making daily tasks harder. But new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU)...
Healthy blood sugar is the key to slowing brain aging, and this diet can...
As people grow older, the brain naturally starts to shrink, a process called brain atrophy. This gradual loss of brain cells can lead to...
Cold sore virus: A silent intruder in the brain
The common cold sore virus, herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), may do more than just cause painful sores—it can invade the brain, potentially...
Keeping blood pressure in check can lower dementia risk, study finds
A team of researchers from Beijing Anzhen Hospital and other institutions recently conducted a study that sheds light on the connection between blood pressure...