Common health problems may increase women’s Alzheimer’s risk
Alzheimer’s disease has become one of the biggest health challenges facing older adults around the world.
The disease slowly damages memory and thinking abilities, eventually...
Study finds three very different outcomes in early Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most feared health conditions, mainly because it affects memory, thinking, and independence.
For many years, people believed that once...
Powerful blood test may spot dementia before memory loss starts
A team of scientists in Germany has developed a new blood test that could help doctors identify Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease years before...
Why Sudden Weight Changes in older people May Harm the Brain
As people grow older, it is common for memory and thinking skills to slowly become weaker over time.
Many older adults may notice that they...
How you write may help detect dementia earlier
For many older adults, changes in handwriting can happen gradually over time. Letters may become uneven, writing may look less smooth, or it may...
Simple urine test may show early warning signs of dementia
A large new study from Sweden suggests that a simple urine test could help doctors spot people who may face a higher risk of...
Too much thyroid hormone may raise dementia risk in older people
A new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has found that having too much thyroid hormone in the body may increase the risk of memory...
10 early dementia signs you should never ignore
Dementia is a condition that affects the brain and slowly changes a person’s memory, thinking, behavior, and ability to manage everyday life.
It is not...
Poor sleep may age your brain, heart, and immune system faster
Scientists have long warned that poor sleep can damage health, but new research suggests the effects may reach far deeper into the body than...
Ultra-sensitive test could improve diagnosis of this dementia
Dementia affects tens of millions of people around the world and is becoming more common as life expectancy increases.
The condition causes a gradual decline...