Stay Sharp: Healthy Lifestyle Linked to Slower Memory Decline in Older Adults
Even those with genes linked to Alzheimer’s disease see benefits. According to a decade-long study of older adults in China, recently published in The BMJ,…
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Mediterranean Diet May Reduce Risk of Dementia by Up to 23%
Consumption of a traditional Mediterranean-type diet – rich in foods such as seafood, fruit, and nuts – is associated with a reduced risk of dementia,…
Scientists Discover That This Sport Can Train the Brain, May Help Fight Cognitive Decline
According to recent research from McMaster University, orienteering — a sport that combines athleticism, navigational skills, and memory — may serve as an effective intervention…
New Study: Lifelong Marriage Reduces Risk of Dementia
A recent large study suggests that being divorced or single raises the risk of developing dementia. However, the researchers also uncovered some unexpected outcomes. According…
Mediterranean Diet Linked With 23% Lower Risk of Dementia
Eating a traditional Mediterranean-type diet – rich in foods such as seafood, fruit, and nuts – may help reduce the risk of dementia by almost…
40% Higher Risk: New Study Finds Connection Between Discrimination and Dementia
New research from Wake Forest University School of Medicine suggests that experiencing discrimination throughout one’s life is linked to a higher risk of dementia. The…
Scientists Reveal New Insights Into the Development of Alzheimer’s Disease
The researchers are studying the impact of oxidative stress on the aggregation of peptides. Despite significant progress in research, a cure for many age-related diseases,…
Warning: Sleep Medications May Increase Your Chances of Dementia
Do Sleep Medications Increase Your Chances of Dementia? University of California, San Francisco-Led study shows benzos, antidepressants, and Ambien may impact cognition. A new scientific…
Seven Healthy Habits To Reduce the Risk of Dementia
New research that followed female participants for two decades has found that seven healthy habits and lifestyle factors may play a role in lowering the…
Trouble Falling Asleep Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia
A recent study has established a connection between sleep-maintenance insomnia and a decrease in the likelihood of developing dementia while sleep-initiation insomnia and the use…
Dementia Breakthrough: Three Intestinal Bacteria Found in Dementia With Lewy Bodies Identified
Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is a common form of dementia that currently has no cure. Previous research has suggested that the gut microbiome, or…
New Study Shows Taking Vitamin D Supplements Could Help Prevent Dementia
Taking vitamin D supplements may help ward off dementia, according to a new, large-scale study. Researchers at the University of Calgary’s Hotchkiss Brain Institute in…
Double the Brain Benefits: Study Identifies New Advantages of Group Exercise
A study at the University of Tsukuba in Japan has found that routine exercise helps prevent cognitive impairment in older adults, with exercising alone being…
DNA Methylation Found to Play a Critical Role in Alzheimer’s Disease, Say Mount Sinai Researchers
Findings from novel analytic approach could contribute to discovery of new therapeutic targets for Alzheimer’s disease. Mount Sinai researchers have published a study today (February…
Preventing Dementia and Cognitive Impairment: The Powerful Benefits of More Steps and Moderate Exercise
According to a new study led by the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science at the University of California San Diego,…
Fatty Liver Disease: A Hidden Danger to Your Brain?
A study conducted by the Roger Williams Institute of Hepatology, affiliated with King’s College London and the University of Lausanne, found a connection between non-alcoholic…
Potential Hidden Cause of Dementia Detected by Cedars-Sinai Research – Can Be Cured!
A Cedars-Sinai study suggests physicians treating dementia should look for cerebrospinal fluid leak—a treatable cause of an otherwise incurable condition. Wouter Schievink, MD, director of…
A High Salt Low Potassium Diet Can Increase Your Risk of Cognitive Decline
Dementia is a debilitating condition that affects a person’s ability to remember, think, and make decisions, making it difficult for them to perform everyday activities….
