Intensive blood pressure control can prevent cognitive decline
A new study led by researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine has found that a few years of aggressive blood pressure management...
Research shows major causes of Parkinson’s disease and dementia
Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that affects movement, making everyday tasks difficult for nearly one million people in the U.S. It happens when...
Air pollution strongly linked to memory loss, study finds
Dementia is a disease that affects the brain, making it harder to remember things, think clearly, and behave normally. It mostly affects older adults,...
Eye scans could help detect diabetes, dementia, and multiple sclerosis
Researchers have conducted one of the largest eye studies ever, revealing that retinal thickness could play a key role in detecting diseases like type...
This drug could slow down aging, study finds
A group of scientists from the University of Auckland recently studied whether a cancer drug called alpelisib could also slow down aging. Alpelisib is...
Sleep apnea linked to cognitive decline in middle-aged men
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder that occurs when the muscles in the throat relax too much during sleep, blocking airflow...
Sleep drugs may increase dementia risk, study finds
A recent study from the University of California San Francisco suggests that sleep medications may raise the risk of dementia in white adults. The...
Eating processed red meat linked to higher dementia risk
A new study suggests that eating processed red meat, such as bacon, hot dogs, and sausages, may increase the risk of developing dementia. Researchers...
Research shows a significant cause of memory loss in older people
Scientists from the University of Washington have discovered that maintaining a healthy brain as you age depends on keeping a key defense system strong—the...
Sleep drugs linked to increased dementia risk
A recent study suggests that sleep medications may increase the risk of dementia in white individuals.
However, the type and quantity of medication may influence...