Too much thyroid hormone may increase cognitive decline, study shows
A new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has found that having too much thyroid hormone in the body can increase the risk of developing...
Type 2 diabetes linked to brain thinning in older adults, study finds
A recent study led by the University of Southern California (USC) has uncovered a strong connection between type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and brain...
UCSF Sstudy finds why some people get dementia in middle-age
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a type of dementia that often strikes during middle age, making it difficult to diagnose. Unlike Alzheimer's disease, which mainly...
Study finds treatable cause for some forms of dementia
Researchers at Cedars-Sinai have made an important discovery that could change the lives of some people diagnosed with a type of dementia called behavioral-variant...
Losing sense of smell is linked to dementia and death
A new study published in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery has uncovered a surprising link between the sense of smell and overall health in...
Common causes of young-onset dementia
When people think of dementia, they often imagine it as a condition that only affects the elderly. But dementia is not limited to old...
Blood pressure drugs may protect against dementia, study finds
A new study has brought promising news for older adults, suggesting that taking medication to lower high blood pressure may also help reduce the...
This probiotic cocktail could help prevent dementia
Dr. Hariom Yadav, a researcher from the University of South Florida, believes a special "cocktail" of probiotics may hold the key to reducing the...
Watching your blood pressure can help prevent this brain lesion
A new study from scientists at the University of Miami has found an important connection between blood pressure and brain health, especially as we...
Room temperature can affect cognitive function in older people
A recent study has found that indoor temperatures can significantly impact how well older adults can focus and think clearly. The research was done...