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How to boost memory in Alzheimer’s patients

Alzheimer’s disease is a condition that gradually steals a person’s memory and thinking skills. For those who suffer from it, and for their loved...

Unrelated experiences can strengthen your memory, shows study

For centuries, there has been a legend that before modern technology, people used an extreme method to ensure important events were remembered. A child was...

Common antibiotics could help treat this type of dementia

Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a form of early-onset dementia that primarily affects people between the ages of 40 and 65. It’s the most common type...

This vision problem is linked to higher dementia risk

Vision impairment can be an early warning sign of dementia, and scientists believe that reduced stimulation of the brain's visual pathways may speed up...

This blood pressure number may hold key to your risks of dementia and stroke

When it comes to monitoring blood pressure, most people focus on the top number, known as systolic blood pressure, as it’s widely regarded as...

Research shows an important cause of memory decline in older people

Scientists from the University of Washington have discovered that one of the keys to maintaining a healthy brain as we age is the health...

These common drugs are linked to memory decline in older people

Cognitive decline can vary widely, from mild memory lapses to severe dementia, which can significantly disrupt daily life. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type...

Scientists find important causes of Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement, causing symptoms such as tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination. Understanding what causes...

Scientists find new drug that restores memory in Alzheimer’s disease

In a groundbreaking study published in The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers at UCLA Health have identified and synthesized a molecule that...

Common high blood pressure drugs linked to cognitive decline, study finds

A recent study from the University of California, San Diego, has uncovered a concerning link between a certain class of medications and cognitive decline. These...