High-quality schooling, especially with well-trained teachers, enhances late-life cognition. An examination of over 2,200 adults…
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.
Dogs with higher dementia scores and worse performance in problem-solving task show changes in brain…
According to widely held belief, aging leads to a decline in muscle strength and a…
Researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine are exploring the potential for reducing the…
Can Internet Usage Help Protect Against Dementia? Consistent internet use may halve the risk of…
A research study indicates a correlation between meal timing patterns and cognitive function, revealing that…
More than half of stroke survivors develop cognitive impairment within a year; screening may help…
Research Indicates That Genetic Predisposition Supersedes Age as a Risk Factor in Adults Above 65…
A study by Tulane University reveals that frequent illness may accelerate brain aging and increase…
The Lancet Public Health: Hearing aids may protect against a higher risk of dementia associated…
Early diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease requires reliable and cost-effective screening methods. Researchers at…
PET imaging of reactive astrocyte-neuron interaction reveals new insights into Alzheimer’s disease pathology, offering a…
A Brown-led research team utilized computer modeling to demonstrate that, in comparison to conventional care, four…
All subtypes of dementia, irrespective of patients’ previous dementia types, behaved like rapidly progressive dementia…
The peptide blocks a hyperactive brain enzyme that contributes to the neurodegeneration seen in Alzheimer’s…
Research conducted by Mass General Brigham supports clinical guidelines that indicate starting hormone therapy is…
Socioeconomic inequality raises dementia risk in women, especially in low- and middle-income countries, emphasizing the…
A Study Ties Multisite Chronic Pain to Heightened Dementia Risk and Cognitive Decline Due to…