Is it OK to lie to someone with dementia
There was disagreement on social media recently after a story was published about an aged care provider creating “fake-away” burgers that mimicked those from...
Shingles may increase risk of cognitive decline, shows study
A new study from Brigham and Women's Hospital suggests that having shingles may increase the risk of cognitive decline later in life.
The research, published...
Levodopa improves sleep quality in Parkinson’s patients, study finds
A recent study has found that the drug levodopa, commonly used to treat motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease (PD), can also improve sleep quality...
7 simple habits that may lower your risk of dementia
Dementia is a term that describes a range of symptoms affecting memory, thinking, and social abilities, making it difficult to carry out daily activities.
It’s...
Stable blood sugar levels may reduce risk of Alzheimer’s in people with diabetes
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open has revealed that maintaining stable blood sugar levels within personalized target ranges may help reduce the risk of...
Dementia risk factors identified in new global report are all preventable – addressing them...
Nearly half of all dementia cases could be delayed or prevented altogether by addressing 14 possible risk factors, including vision loss and high cholesterol.
That...
This old drug may be a new treatment for vascular dementia
Researchers from St George’s University have discovered that tadalafil, a drug traditionally used to treat erectile dysfunction, may be effective in treating vascular dementia.
This...
New Alzheimer’s drugs may not make a big impact on a large scale, researchers...
Recent advances in Alzheimer’s treatment have generated excitement, particularly around new drugs that target amyloid proteins in the brain.
However, researchers from Cambridge Public Health...
Parkinson’s disease patients have lower dementia risk, shows study
New research brings some good news for people with Parkinson's disease: the risk of developing dementia may be lower than previously thought, or dementia...
Can antioxidants help protect your brain from Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that leads to memory loss, confusion, and difficulty with thinking and reasoning.
It’s the most common cause of...