Common drugs may quietly increase dementia risk, study shows
Memory and thinking abilities can change as people grow older. Some people may notice small lapses, such as forgetting names or misplacing items.
Others may...
Vitamin D in your 30s and 40s may protect the brain later from dementia
Vitamin D is often called the “sunshine vitamin” because the body makes it when the skin is exposed to sunlight. It is well known...
Missing this key nutrient may increase risks of heart disease, dementia
Choline is an essential nutrient that the body needs to stay healthy, but many people have never even heard of it. Unlike some vitamins,...
Too much this hormone may increase memory loss in older people
The thyroid is a small gland in the neck, but it plays a very important role in the body. It produces hormones that help...
These common drugs may increase memory decline, study warns
Many people rely on medications every day to manage common health problems such as high blood pressure, allergies, depression, and colds.
While these medicines can...
Is vitamin D associated with lower levels of Alzheimer’s biomarkers?
Dementia is one of the most feared conditions of aging. It affects memory, thinking, and independence, and its impact is felt not only by...
Why dental care can protect your heart and brain
A new study has revealed an important link between dental care and overall health. Researchers from Boston University School of Public Health found that...
Could a stronger flu vaccine help lower Alzheimer’s risk?
Alzheimer’s disease affects millions of families around the world. It slowly damages memory and thinking abilities, making it harder for people to live independently.
As...
Gut bacteria may cause ALS and dementia, scientists find
Scientists have made an important discovery that could change how doctors understand two serious brain diseases: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as ALS, and...
Heavy drinking may quietly harm the brain years before dementia
Alcohol is a common part of social life for many people, but long-term heavy drinking can have serious effects on health.
One of the biggest...