How dementia affects men and women differently
Dementia is a serious brain condition that makes it hard for people to remember things, use language properly, and handle their feelings.
There are different...
New method offers non-invasive pain diagnosis for people with dementia
A research team from the University of Cordoba's Nursing Department has developed a promising approach for diagnosing pain in people with dementia, particularly those...
Thinning of brain regions may signal dementia 5-10 years early
Researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and elsewhere, have made a significant breakthrough in early dementia detection.
Their study,...
Research shows a major cause of Parkinson’s disease
Scientists at the University of Copenhagen have made a groundbreaking discovery in the fight against Parkinson's Disease (PD), which affects between seven to ten...
Weight loss surgery may benefit brain health, study finds
A recent study has brought to light an interesting link between weight loss surgery and the health of our brains.
In the United States, obesity...
Research shows toxic RNAs may trigger Alzheimer’s development
Alzheimer's disease is a big problem, especially in places like the U.S. where about 6.7 million people were affected by it in 2023.
This disease...
New study links heart disease risk factors to cognitive decline
A recent study from the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) in Madrid unveils that the risk factors often associated with cardiovascular diseases like...
Research shows important causes of Parkinson’s disease and Lewy Body dementia
Parkinson's disease, a debilitating neurodegenerative disorder affecting around one million Americans, presents a significant challenge to those diagnosed.
It results from the loss of dopamine-producing...
Research shows new way to treat Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, type 2 diabetes
Researchers at Purdue University are exploring new ways to treat Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Type 2 diabetes.
They're developing special compounds that could stop the clumping...
Researcher discusses tau and its role in Alzheimer’s
The effects of Alzheimer's disease are devastating: not being able to recognize loved ones, losing precious memories, losing the ability to perform simple tasks,...