Hearing loss and loneliness together may speed up memory decline
Hearing loss is more than just an inconvenience. It can lead to problems with communication, social isolation, and even reduced alertness. Over time, it...
Alzheimer’s risk factors may affect brain function since young adulthood
A new study from Columbia University suggests that signs of Alzheimer’s disease may begin affecting the brain much earlier in life than previously thought—even...
Regular opioid use could raise your risk of dementia
New research has found that people who regularly use opioid medications may face a higher risk of developing dementia—especially a type called vascular dementia,...
Early body changes may signal dementia risk
A new study has found that people who go on to develop dementia often begin to lose weight and have smaller waistlines many years...
Frequent use of constipation drug may increase dementia risk
A new study from the Chinese Academy of Sciences has found a possible link between frequent use of laxatives and a higher risk of...
How Alzheimer’s disease affects the whole body
Alzheimer’s disease is widely known as a brain disorder, but new research shows it may also impact the entire body.
Scientists from Baylor College of...
Hearing loss and loneliness together speed up memory decline in older adults
New research from the University of Geneva has revealed that hearing loss, when combined with feelings of loneliness, can significantly speed up memory decline...
Early treatment with anti-amyloid drug delays Alzheimer’s in high-risk patients
A new study has found that an experimental drug may delay the onset of Alzheimer’s-related dementia in people who are almost certain to develop...
Lower diastolic blood pressure may help protect aging brains
A new study from the University of Miami has found an important link between blood pressure and brain health, especially as we grow older.
The...
Understanding causes of Lewy body dementia
Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a type of progressive dementia that mostly affects older adults. It is the second most common form of dementia...