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...
Lack of purpose may signal mild cognitive decline in older people
A recent study suggests that a decline in psychological well-being, especially a lack of purpose in life and opportunities for personal growth, may be...
Scientists find way to wake up dormant brain stem cells
Researchers from Duke-NUS Medical School and the Mechanobiology Institute at the National University of Singapore have discovered a new method to activate dormant neural...
Your heart rhythm can predict cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s
Researchers have found that certain factors, including age, sex, and heart health, can predict how much a person with Alzheimer's disease will experience cognitive...
Untreated high blood pressure linked to higher risk of Alzheimer’s
New research suggests that people aged 60 and older with untreated high blood pressure may have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease compared...