These common drugs may increase dementia risk
Many people worry about memory loss as they get older. Sometimes it's just small things like forgetting names or where you put your keys.
But...
Early menopause may increase dementia risk, study finds
A new international study led by researchers at the University of Galway has found that women who enter menopause at an earlier age may...
New nanotech treatment reverses Alzheimer’s disease
A groundbreaking study led by scientists from the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) and West China Hospital of Sichuan University has shown that...
Two common drugs may boost brain health in early Alzheimer’s
Being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or mild cognitive impairment can be overwhelming.
These conditions slowly affect memory, thinking, and daily functioning. Until recently, treatment options...
New diabetes drugs may better prevent dementia than metformin
A new large study suggests that a group of diabetes medications called GLP-1 receptor agonists may be better than metformin at protecting the brain...
This blood pressure number might help prevent dementia, stroke
Many people know that high blood pressure can harm the heart. But a new study shows it might also hurt your brain—especially the lower...
Popular blood pressure drugs may harm memory function, especially in older people
Many people take common medications to help with allergies, high blood pressure, depression, or motion sickness.
These drugs are often trusted and used for years....
Quitting smoking in midlife may help slow cognitive decline
A new study from University College London (UCL) shows that quitting smoking—even in your 50s or later—can help slow down memory loss and mental...
Your neighborhood may affect your risk of dementia, study finds
Where you live may play a bigger role in your brain health than you think.
A new study from Wake Forest University School of Medicine...
How long can you live with dementia?
Being diagnosed with dementia is a life-changing moment for many individuals and their families.
One of the first questions people often ask is how long...