AI and Alzheimer’s: A journey into the brain
Scientists come up with a new way to search for answers for Alzheimer's disease using artificial intelligence (AI).
Regular use of constipation drugs may increase your dementia risk
Laxatives are medications frequently used to treat constipation.
They work by facilitating bowel movement, especially in cases where lifestyle changes such as increasing dietary fiber,...
A schizophrenia drug may help treat dementia, study finds
Researchers have discovered a potential new use for the antipsychotic drug, amisulpride, in treating dementia.
New cause of dementia: Role of astrocyte cells and strategies for prevention
Dementia is a debilitating condition characterized by cognitive decline, including memory loss and difficulty with daily tasks.
Despite its prevalence and impact, there is currently...
Why subjective cognitive decline is a growing health issue among women
Have you thought about your memory lately? According to the CDC, 11% of people over age 45 have Subjective Cognitive Decline.
Type 2 diabetes linked to higher dementia risk, especially at younger ages
A new study in the journal Diabetologia has found a link between Type 2 diabetes (T2D) and an increased risk of developing dementia later...
Scientists find better stroke therapy that protect memory and learning
Have you heard of stroke? It's a dangerous health problem that happens when blood can't reach parts of your brain.
Current treatments for stroke focus...
High blood pressure damages specific brain regions, may cause cognitive decline
In a recent study, researchers identified specific brain areas that are damaged by high blood pressure, potentially leading to cognitive decline and dementia.
Although high...
Blood pressure and brain health: a strong connection
Scientists from the University of Miami have found that diastolic blood pressure, the bottom number in a blood pressure reading, might be crucial in...
When someone living with dementia is distressed or violent, ‘de-escalation’ is vital
Today’s reporting about the alleged tasering of a 95-year-old woman living at the Yallambee Lodge aged care home in New South Wales has brought...