Digital brain tests can detect dementia early and easily
A group of studies from the Indiana University School of Medicine has found that quick digital brain health screenings during regular doctor visits could...
Healthy habits can lower your dementia risk—even if it runs in the family
Dementia is a heartbreaking condition that affects memory, thinking, and daily life.
It’s tough not just on the person living with it but also on...
How a neurologist faces the disease that is slowly stealing his cognitive powers
It was 2006 when Dr. Daniel Gibbs first noticed he was losing his sense of smell. But it wasn't what he didn't smell that...
These healthy habits may help protect your brain from dementia
Dementia is a condition that slowly takes away a person’s memory, thinking, and ability to do everyday tasks.
It’s a tough illness, not just for...
What really causes dementia? A simple guide to the different types
Dementia isn’t just one disease—it’s a word used to describe a group of symptoms that affect the brain.
People with dementia often have trouble remembering...
Some common medicines might hurt your memory function, study finds
When you take medicine for everyday health issues like allergies, high blood pressure, or even a cold, you expect it to help you feel...
Night owls face faster cognitive decline, study finds
Are you someone who stays up late and sleeps in, or do you prefer waking up early and starting your day at sunrise?
According to...
Depression at any age may raise risk of dementia, study finds
A major new study has confirmed that depression—whether it occurs in midlife or later in life—is linked to a higher risk of developing dementia....
Depression increases dementia risk at any age, study finds
A new global study has confirmed that people who experience depression in midlife or later life have a higher risk of developing dementia. The...
BCG vaccine may lower Alzheimer’s risk
Alzheimer’s disease, a devastating form of dementia, affects millions of people around the world.
It slowly takes away memory and thinking skills, leaving families with...