Vitamin D may help lower dementia risk, study finds
A new study from the University of Calgary and other research institutions suggests that taking vitamin D supplements may help reduce the risk of...
Tea and coffee may help lower your risk of stroke and dementia
Scientists from Tianjin Medical University have found that drinking tea and coffee is linked to lower risks of stroke and dementia.
Coffee and tea are...
Alzheimer’s may be fueled by sleep loss, study finds
People with Alzheimer’s disease often struggle with sleep. They may toss and turn at night, take long naps during the day, and become confused...
Vitamin D deficiency may contribute to dementia, study warns
Scientists from the University of South Australia have found a direct link between low vitamin D levels and an increased risk of dementia.
Vitamin D...
Memory loss in older people may be reversible, study shows
Memory loss doesn’t have to be a normal part of getting older.
New research from Virginia Tech has found that certain changes in the brain...
These drugs may increase memory loss in older adults, study finds
A new study from the University of California, San Diego, has found that some widely used medications might raise the risk of memory problems,...
Vitamin B9 deficiency linked to higher dementia and mortality risk
Scientists from Mount Sinai have found that low levels of folate (vitamin B9) in the blood may be linked to a substantially higher risk...
Heavy drinking may greatly increase fall risk in older adults with memory problems
Many older adults struggle with mild cognitive impairment, also called MCI. This condition causes small but noticeable problems with memory, thinking, planning, and decision‑making.
MCI...
Your neighborhood may strongly affect your dementia risk
Researchers from the University of Cambridge have discovered why people living in disadvantaged neighborhoods may face a higher risk of developing dementia.
The study, published...
Vitamin B may help slow cognitive decline, study finds
Scientists from Xuanwu Hospital and several other institutions have found that vitamin B supplementation may slow cognitive decline.
High levels of homocysteine (Hcy) are a...