6 common questions about vascular dementia
Vascular dementia is a type of dementia that can progress slowly or quickly depending on the individual and the severity of the condition.
It is...
Dementia and normal aging: What are the differences?
As we age, changes in our brain and cognitive function are a natural part of the aging process. However, not all changes are the...
What you need to know about vascular dementia
Vascular dementia is a type of dementia caused by damage to the blood vessels that supply the brain with oxygen and nutrients.
Scientists find a new cause of Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson's disease is a debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide.
While the cause of the disease has remained unknown for centuries, recent research...
Cognitive impairment and obesity: What is the connection?
Obesity is a growing epidemic worldwide and is a major risk factor for the development of several chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular...
Excessive belly fat is linked to worse cognitive performance
Heart health has always been an essential component of overall health.
A recent study found that Asians with excess visceral fat are more likely to...
Can drinking alcohol cause dementia?
Alcohol consumption is a common habit worldwide, and it has been linked to various health effects, including an increased risk of dementia.
In this research...
Over half of stroke survivors develop cognitive impairment
A recent scientific report has shown that more than half of U.S. adults who survive strokes develop cognitive impairments in the year that follows,...
10 big causes of dementia older people need to know
Dementia is a syndrome that affects memory, thinking, behavior, and emotion, and it can interfere with daily activities.
Dementia is not a specific disease, but...
Why unawareness of memory decline can be dangerous
In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers discovered that a lack of awareness, rather than increased awareness, of memory decline is...