Scientists find new causes of Parkinson’s disease and memory disorders
Parkinson's disease affects about a million people in the United States. It's a condition that slowly damages the brain, making everyday activities harder and...
Controversy surrounds FDA’s fast-tracking of antipsychotic drug for dementia patients
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) recent approval of the antipsychotic drug brexpiprazole (Rexulti) for treating agitation in elderly dementia patients has sparked...
Oxford Study finds link between poor metabolic health and higher risk of dementia
New research from Oxford Population Health reveals a significant association between poor metabolic health and a heightened risk of developing dementia.
Published in the journal...
I in 10 older Americans have dementia and cognitive decline in the U.S.
Columbia University researchers have recently published the first nationally representative study in over 20 years on the rates of dementia and mild cognitive issues...
Common heart disease triggers also increase dementia risk, study finds
Underlines Importance of Cardiovascular Care for Preventing Dementia
A groundbreaking study by the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) in Madrid adds weight to the...
How physically hard jobs affect memory and thinking, increase cognitive impairment
Your Job and Your Brain Health
Have you ever wondered if your job could affect your mental sharpness as you age?
A new study reveals that...
How physically hard jobs affect memory and thinking, increase cognitive impairment
Your Job and Your Brain Health
Have you ever wondered if your job could affect your mental sharpness as you age?
A new study reveals that...
How air pollution and vitamin B could affect your dementia risk
What's the Connection?
Air pollution is a growing problem that affects our health in ways we're only starting to understand. We all know that smoggy...
Treating high blood pressure may lower dementia risk, says new study
Latest Research in JAMA Network Open Offers Hope for Aging Adults
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open has found that antihypertensive medication can...
Anxiety meds may impact cognitive function over time
The Helpful but Risky Pills
When people struggle with anxiety or have trouble sleeping, doctors often prescribe medications called benzodiazepines.
These pills are good at calming...