How blood pressure pills may fight against memory loss
For many of us, growing older brings up concerns about staying healthy and maintaining a sharp mind. One common worry is the risk of...
The ebb and flow of Parkinson’s: understanding the fluctuating symptoms
Parkinson's disease, a neurodegenerative disorder affecting movement, is often associated with its hallmark symptoms: tremors, stiffness, slowness of movement, and balance difficulties.
However, one of...
Type 2 diabetes leads to faster brain aging
The impact of Type 2 diabetes extends far beyond blood sugar levels and insulin resistance; it might also be fast-forwarding the clock on your...
How to control high blood pressure and cognitive health in older adults
As we age, our bodies and minds embark on their own unique journeys, often leading to health challenges that were once mere blips on...
How exercise could slow early Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson's disease is often associated with tremors, stiffness, and a slowing of movement, a trio that can disrupt lives and dash hopes.
But what if...
Sleep apnea may increase cancer and dementia risk
Sleep apnea, a condition characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep, is a common but often overlooked disorder.
Known for its hallmark snoring and daytime...
This diabetes drug linked to lower dementia risk
Dementia is a broad term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life, affecting memory, thinking skills, and social...
How eye tests can show your risk of dementia, diabetes, and more
When we think about eye tests, we usually associate them with checking our vision or getting a prescription for glasses.
But what if these tests...
What we know about early onset dementia
Researchers are uncovering more about frontotemporal dementia (FTD), the most common type of dementia in people under 65, linked to the deterioration of the...
PET scans can help predict Parkinson’s and Lewy body dementia
In the quest to understand and combat neurological disorders, science has been a beacon of hope, continually unveiling new tools and insights.
Among these advances,...