Researchers from the University of Cambridge and Fudan University say seven hours is the ideal…
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.
Each condition causes a different type of language impairment in primary progressive aphasia (PPA). Word…
USC Endocrinologist Takes Alzheimer’s Disease Research in New Directions A USC Keck School of Medicine…
mRNA quality control identified as a novel drug target for Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Researchers…
Vitamin K Shows Evidence of Brain Benefits in Rats Study suggests a biological pathway through…
Life events that influence levels of the female hormone estrogen may be linked to a…
A study links lower HDL cholesterol and higher triglycerides at age 35, along with high…
In a study of older adults, longer, more frequent daytime napping in a specific year…
Low levels of folate (vitamin B9) in the blood may be linked to a heightened…
Dementia patients struggle with changes due to damage in brain networks vital for recognizing new…
Boston University researchers used digital pens to track subtle cognitive changes in dementia, capturing detailed…
A study found a genetic link between depression and Alzheimer’s, suggesting that depression may accelerate…
Recent research reveals that COVID-19 patients show higher short-term levels of brain injury markers than…
Physical activity in the elderly is linked to increased levels of proteins that improve neural…
Frailty significantly raises dementia risk, a study of 196,000 adults found, but a healthy lifestyle…
Osaka City University’s new study reveals that a nasal spray mix of rifampicin and resveratrol…
Thirty-five days of exercise reverses cognitive decline in mice by triggering growth hormone and new…
Results reported in JAMA Internal Medicine associate cataract surgery with 30% lower risk of dementia…