COVID-19 infection make dementia grow faster
Scientists at Bangur Institute of Neurosciences have found that COVID-19 can have a serious impact on the brains of people who already have dementia.
Dementia...
Air pollution may increase your dementia risk
Air pollution is a problem that affects everyone on our planet. It's harmful to our health and can cause many different diseases.
A new study...
These drugs linked to risk of post-COVID dementia in older people
A new study at Northwell Health has found that older adults who were hospitalized with COVID-19 and had been taking psychotropic medication before their...
Widely used sleep meds may increase dementia risk
In a study from the University of California San Francisco, scientists found that sleep medications increase the risk of dementia for people who are...
Scientists suggest alternative treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
New study suggests that targeting the ATF4-CREB3L2 protein pair could be a viable treatment for Alzheimer's disease.
Why intensively lowering blood pressure can benefit brain health
A recent study from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke suggests that intensive blood pressure treatment may lead to structural changes in...
Scientists find new biomarker to detect Alzheimer’s disease early
Researchers explored the role of the astrocytic α7-subunit of the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (α7nAChRs) in Alzheimer's disease pathology and biomarkers.
Education might not save you from cognitive decline – new study
Take a look at any list of risk factors for cognitive decline and you’re bound to find “education” among them.
The received wisdom is that...
Scientists find new clues to healthy brain aging
Researchers from the University of Southern California (USC) have found that two Indigenous societies in Bolivia have some of the lowest rates of heart...
People with weak bones have higher dementia risk, study finds
According to a new study at the Erasmus University Medical Center, people with low bone density may be at a higher risk of developing...