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...
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...