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How a dangerous duo may trigger early Alzheimer’s damage

Scientists have long known that Alzheimer’s disease is linked to sticky plaques and tangled proteins in the brain. In recent years, they have also discovered...

Daytime sleepiness in older women may be linked to double dementia risk

Women in their 80s who become sleepier during the day over several years may have a higher risk of developing dementia, according to a...

Your lower blood pressure number could predict dementia and stroke

When you visit the doctor and get your blood pressure checked, the machine wraps around your arm, squeezes it, and then gives two numbers. Most...

What’s the best blood pressure for older people?

High blood pressure is a major concern for many older people, especially those over 60. It can lead to serious health problems like heart...

How a surprising brain cell could help fight dementia

Dementia affects millions of people around the world. It causes problems with memory, thinking, and reasoning. While scientists have studied dementia for many years, they...

Removing a brain protein could slow down Alzheimer’s, study finds

A new study has found that removing a certain protein in the brain could help reduce the damage caused by Alzheimer’s disease. The research was...

These popular drugs may be harming your memory, study finds

Many people take medications every day for common problems like allergies, high blood pressure, colds, or even depression. But a new study from the University...

Cranberries could help boost memory, study finds

Scientists from Norwich Medical School found that eating cranberries for 12 weeks could help improve memory function in older people. Cranberry is an evergreen shrub...

These widely used drugs may harm memory in older adults, study finds

A new study from the University of California, San Diego has found that some common medications could harm memory and thinking, especially in older...

7 simple habits that help protect your brain from dementia

Dementia is a condition that makes it hard for people to remember things, think clearly, or interact with others. It isn’t just one disease but...