Which medicines help slow down dementia?
Dementia is a condition that slowly affects memory, thinking, and everyday activities. The most common type is Alzheimer’s disease, but there are other forms...
This vaccine may help lower dementia risk, Oxford study finds
A new study from the University of Oxford has revealed a surprising benefit of the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine: it may reduce the...
How to help people with dementia feel better in the evening
Sundowning is a common symptom in people with dementia, especially Alzheimer’s disease.
It refers to a pattern where someone becomes more confused, anxious, restless, or...
Can blood pressure pills help prevent dementia?
High blood pressure, especially in midlife, has been linked to memory loss and dementia later in life. Scientists believe that over time, high blood...
Common causes of dementia in older people
Dementia is a condition that affects memory, thinking, and everyday activities. It mostly happens in older adults, and many people wonder what causes it....
Chronic stress contributes to cognitive decline and dementia risk
The probability of any American having dementia in their lifetime may be far greater than previously thought.
For instance, a 2025 study that tracked a...
Antibiotics show promise in treating early-onset dementia
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is the most common form of dementia that starts at a younger age, usually between 40 and 65. It damages the...
These two things may strongly increase cognitive decline
A new study involving researchers from Mount Sinai and the University of Iowa has found that the balance of bacteria in the gut—known as...
Major causes of dementia in younger adults everyone needs to know
When most people think of dementia, they picture an older person slowly forgetting names, losing track of time, or struggling to remember where they...
Sweet drinks in old age don’t raise dementia risk, study finds
A new international study has found that drinking sugary or artificially sweetened beverages in later life does not raise the risk of dementia in...