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Three days of high-fat eating impair memory function, study finds

A new study suggests that just a few days of eating a diet high in saturated fat may be enough to cause memory problems and brain...

‘Midlife window’ could be key for preventing brain decline

Researchers have identified a critical “midlife window” for preventing age-related brain decline. The new study in PNAS has unveiled that brain aging follows a distinct...

Long-term use of anti-inflammatory drugs may lower dementia risk

A new study suggests that taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for a long time may reduce the risk of developing dementia. The research, published in the Journal...

Arthritis linked to faster cognitive decline in people with dementia

For the first time, researchers have found a clear connection between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and cognitive decline in dementia patients. A new Swedish study, published in...

Scientists discover key cause of memory declines in older people

Have you ever wondered why our brains don’t stay as sharp as we get older? Scientists at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus...

Healthy fats like omega-3s may prevent motor neuron disease and dementia

A new study suggests that increasing omega-3 fatty acids in the brain could help slow the progression of motor neuron disease (MND). Researchers from University College London (UCL) found that...

Common depression drugs may speed up memory loss in dementia

A recent study suggests that antidepressants might make memory and thinking problems worse for people with dementia. However, some antidepressants seem to have less harmful...

Dentures may protect against cognitive decline in older adults

A new study suggests that wearing dentures may help slow cognitive decline in older adults who have lost some or all of their teeth....

Research shows big cause of memory loss in dementia

Dementia is a serious condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It leads to memory problems, confusion, and difficulty with everyday tasks. While scientists...

Cholesterol-lowering drugs may help slow Alzheimer’s, study finds

A new study from Karolinska Institutet suggests that statins—medications used to lower cholesterol—may slow cognitive decline in some Alzheimer’s patients. The findings, published in Alzheimer Research and Therapy, indicate...