The future of Alzheimer’s diagnosis: a simple blood test
Researchers from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Lund University in Sweden have made a significant breakthrough in the diagnosis of...
Vascular dementia vs. Alzheimer’s: What is the difference?
When it comes to dementia, two terms often come up: Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia. While both conditions involve memory loss and cognitive decline, they...
Why there is a strong link between COVID-19 and Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have made a big discovery in understanding the long-term impacts of COVID-19 on the brain.
Their study, published in the...
What is the connection between anemia and dementia?
In recent years, the potential link between anemia and dementia has captured the interest of the medical community.
Anemia, a condition characterized by a lack...
Scientist find a hidden cause of dementia
In a breakthrough study from Cedars-Sinai, scientists have made an exciting discovery about a condition known as behavioral-variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD).
This condition affects the...
The link between anxiety and dementia: what we know so far
Dementia is a term that describes a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking, and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily functioning.
It's a...
Antibiotics may help treat early-onset dementia
Frontotemporal dementia, the most commonly diagnosed form of early-onset dementia, usually starts between the ages of 40 and 65.
This condition affects the brain's frontal...
Magnesium may help prevent dementia
Dementia is an umbrella term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life, encompassing various conditions like Alzheimer's disease.
It's...
Traffic air pollution linked to stronger signs of Alzheimer’s disease
A recent study highlighted in Neurology on February 21, 2024, sheds light on the potential link between traffic-related air pollution and Alzheimer's disease.
Specifically, the...
The power of occupational therapy in dementia care
Dementia is a challenging journey, not just for those diagnosed but also for their families and caregivers.
It's a condition marked by a decline in...