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Poor metabolic health linked to increased dementia risk

A new study conducted by researchers at Oxford Population Health reveals a significant association between poor metabolic health and the risk of developing dementia. Metabolic...

Early heart rhythm disorders linked to higher dementia risk

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a heart condition that can have various consequences on a person's health. A recent study, published in JAMA Network Open, investigated...

New blood test could detect cognitive decline early

Extreme stressors such as childhood neglect, abuse, and psychiatric disorders can lead to various health problems later in life, including depression, anxiety, and cardiovascular...

Early coronary heart disease linked to higher dementia risk

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a known risk factor for dementia, but new research suggests that the age at which CHD is diagnosed can...

Life coach may help delay or prevent Alzheimer’s disease, study finds

Alzheimer's disease remains a growing concern, especially among older adults. A new study led by researchers from UC San Francisco and Kaiser Permanente Washington has...

Healthy midlife diets linked to lower dementia risk, study finds

Recent research has unveiled a compelling connection between a healthy diet during middle age and increased brain volume, suggesting that dietary choices in midlife...

This blood pressure number is linked to brain scars, dementia

A recent study conducted by the University of Miami has suggested that diastolic blood pressure, the bottom number in a blood pressure reading, may...

Hot flashes during sleep may be early sign of Alzheimer’s disease

A new study presented at the 2023 Annual Meeting of The Menopause Society in Philadelphia suggests that hot flashes, particularly during sleep, experienced by...

Alzheimer’s disease basics, what you can do to prevent it

Alzheimer’s disease is feared by many ― and for good reason. The brain disorder slowly destroys memory along with a person’s ability to reason, speak,...

Blood pressure fluctuations are link to dementia risk

A groundbreaking study by the University of South Australia (UniSA) has uncovered a crucial link between fluctuating blood pressure and the risk of dementia...