These common drugs could lower dementia risk, study shows
New research suggests that certain medications, including antibiotics, antivirals, vaccines, and anti-inflammatory drugs, may lower the risk of developing dementia. This study analyzed health...
New breakthroughs in diabetes treatment
Diabetes is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide, and researchers are constantly working on new ways to improve treatment and quality of...
Processed foods may increase risk of stroke and memory loss
A new study suggests that eating a lot of ultra-processed foods—like soft drinks, chips, and cookies—may increase the risk of stroke and memory problems....
Vitamin D boosts memory and but makes your brain slower, study finds
A recent study from Rutgers University looked at how vitamin D influences brain function in older adults. While many people know that vitamin D...
How antioxidants help protect your memory and prevent dementia
As we age, it’s natural to worry about memory loss or cognitive decline. Keeping the brain healthy is a priority for many people, and...
Changing cholesterol levels linked to higher dementia risk, study finds
A new study suggests that older adults whose cholesterol levels change significantly over time may have a higher risk of developing dementia compared to...
Bottom blood pressure number can predict dementia and stroke
Scientists from the University of Miami have discovered that the lower number on a blood pressure test—known as diastolic blood pressure—may be an important...
This treatable condition may be mistaken for dementia
A new study from Cedars-Sinai suggests that some people diagnosed with behavioral-variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD) might actually have a treatable condition caused by a...
AI and ECG tests may help detect cognitive decline early
A new study suggests that electrocardiogram (ECG) tests, combined with artificial intelligence (AI), could one day help detect premature aging and cognitive decline. The...
Popular diabetes drug may lower dementia risk in older adults
A recent study from Karolinska Institutet suggests that a type of diabetes medication called GLP-1 agonists could reduce the risk of dementia in people...