Gut bacteria produce a common compound called imidazole propionate, and a study found that higher…
Browsing: Dementia
Dementia is a group of neurological conditions characterized by a decline in cognitive function—affecting memory, reasoning, communication, and the ability to perform everyday tasks. The most common form is Alzheimer’s disease, but other types include vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, and frontotemporal dementia. As global populations age, dementia has become a major public health concern, driving research into its causes, risk factors, early detection, and potential treatments. Explore the latest findings on dementia, from breakthroughs in brain science to emerging therapies aimed at prevention and care.
People with atrial fibrillation and Alzheimer’s disease who received NOACs showed a modestly slower rate…
Avoiding high blood pressure, diabetes, and smoking in midlife was associated with substantially more years…
Current treatment criteria may exclude many people with atypical Alzheimer’s disease even when they remain…
Reaching 90 without dementia may feel like clearing the final hurdle. But the risk does…
A large international study suggests that very high p-tau217 levels may identify cognitively healthy adults…
A culturally tailored lifestyle program with ongoing support produced greater cognitive improvement than flexible health…
A single-cell study reveals major changes in immune cells, genome organization, and gene regulation within…
Heavy television viewing in middle age was linked to a troubling brain signature more than…
Accelerated brain aging was associated with dementia, addiction, and psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia. A…
Polyphenol-rich foods may support healthy brain aging, but no single food or diet has been…
A medically formulated THC and CBD treatment reduced agitation in a blinded trial involving people…
A new study strengthens the case for exercise as a critical way to protect the…
A virus that can remain hidden in the body for years may leave a lasting…
A major global study found that the leading modifiable risk factors for dementia vary significantly…
Even moderate amounts of walking may help protect brain function and slow changes linked to…
A large analysis of brain imaging and clinical data from more than 17,000 older adults…
A study found that combining antibody therapy with molecules found in some common foods may…