Keeping blood pressure in check can lower dementia risk, study finds
A team of researchers from Beijing Anzhen Hospital and other institutions recently conducted a study that sheds light on the connection between blood pressure...
Parkinson’s disease may start in the gut: New research hints at possible prevention
Scientists are learning more about the mysterious origins of Parkinson’s disease, and recent research suggests it may start in the gut.
Elizabeth Bess, a chemistry...
Study finds big cause of dementia-like symptoms in some people
Researchers at Cedars-Sinai have found that some patients diagnosed with behavioral-variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD) might actually have a treatable condition: a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)...
Changes in eyes may be sign of Alzheimer’s disease
In a groundbreaking study, researchers at Cedars-Sinai analyzed changes in the retina of patients with Alzheimer’s disease to understand how these changes might mirror...
This widely used diabetes drug may protect against dementia
Type 2 diabetes is a common, long-term condition where the body struggles to manage blood sugar levels effectively.
One of the most widely used treatments...
These simple habits can help lower dementia risk
Dementia refers to a group of symptoms that affect memory, thinking, and social skills to the point that they disrupt daily life.
It’s not one...
Short bursts of vigorous exercise can boost brain function, study shows
For decades, research has shown that regular exercise improves not only physical health but also brain function. But what about short, intense bursts of...
Popular diabetes and weight-loss drug may lower Alzheimer’s risk
Scientists at Case Western Reserve University’s School of Medicine have discovered that semaglutide, a well-known drug used for managing diabetes and weight loss, could...
Scientists discover important cause of cognitive decline in older people
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have uncovered a critical piece of the puzzle in understanding why our memory and learning...
Scientists find an overlooked cause of dementia
Dementia is a condition that affects the brain, leading to problems with memory, clear thinking, and behavior. Although it mainly impacts older adults, younger...