Common cholesterol drugs may help lower dementia risk
A new international study suggests that people who naturally have lower cholesterol levels may have a much lower risk of developing dementia later in...
Common drugs linked to higher risk of memory problems in older people
Many people take medications every day to treat common health problems such as allergies, high blood pressure, or bladder issues. These medicines can help...
This sleep hormone supplement may protect memory function
As people grow older, many begin to notice changes in their memory. They may forget names more easily, misplace objects, or struggle to recall...
Why Alzheimer’s patients lose sleep years before memory problems begin
Sleep problems are one of the earliest and most troubling symptoms reported by people who later develop Alzheimer’s disease.
Many individuals begin to experience restless...
Common constipation drug may increase dementia risk, study finds
Constipation is a very common health problem, especially among middle‑aged and older adults. Many people experience it from time to time, and some struggle...
A new blood test may detect Alzheimer’s earlier
Scientists have developed a new type of blood test that may improve how Alzheimer’s disease is detected and understood.
Unlike most current blood tests, which...
Simple brain training may protect your memory for 20 years, study finds
Dementia is one of the most feared conditions of old age because it slowly takes away memory, thinking ability, and independence.
It affects millions of...
Vitamin D has surprising effects on memory and reaction time in older people
Vitamin D is often called the “sunshine vitamin” because our bodies make it when our skin is exposed to sunlight. For many years, doctors...
Women show greater tau buildup and faster cognitive decline than men in Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia and affects millions of people worldwide. It slowly damages memory, thinking ability, and daily functioning.
Although...
A smell test could help catch Lewy body dementia early
Lewy body disease is a serious brain disorder that affects memory, thinking, movement, and behavior. It is the second most common cause of dementia...