How eye tests can show your risk of dementia, diabetes, and more
When we think about eye tests, we usually associate them with checking our vision or getting a prescription for glasses.
But what if these tests...
What we know about early onset dementia
Researchers are uncovering more about frontotemporal dementia (FTD), the most common type of dementia in people under 65, linked to the deterioration of the...
PET scans can help predict Parkinson’s and Lewy body dementia
In the quest to understand and combat neurological disorders, science has been a beacon of hope, continually unveiling new tools and insights.
Among these advances,...
How your heartbeat is linked to dementia risk
In the intricate dance of health, every beat of our heart tells a story, one that might even whisper secrets about the health of...
This new gut treatment can fight Parkinson’s disease
A new study conducted by a team from Ghent University Hospital, VIB, and Ghent University has shed new light on a promising treatment for...
This diabetes drug shows promise in slowing Parkinson’s disease
A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine has unveiled that a diabetes medication could potentially slow down the worsening of...
How blood pressure numbers predict dementia risk
A recent study conducted by scientists at the University of Miami has brought to light a fascinating connection between blood pressure and the health...
Can vitamins ward off dementia?
Dementia, a broad term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life, affects millions of families worldwide.
As populations age,...
Brain scans for dementia diagnosis: What to know
Dementia, a term that describes a range of symptoms affecting memory, thinking, and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily life, poses a...
The link between high blood pressure and cognitive decline
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition where the force of blood against the walls of your arteries is consistently...