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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.
TDP-43 is essential for cholesterol production and uptake in myelin-forming brain cells. Loss of this…
A UW study linked small increases in long-term PM2.5 exposure to a 16% higher risk…
Heavy coffee consumption may shrink brain volume and raise dementia risk. It’s a favorite first-order…
COVID-19 may cause persistent cognitive issues and accelerate Alzheimer’s-related brain changes. Much has been learned…
New analysis shows a decrease in prevalence due to education countered by increase due to…
Improving Air Quality May Reduce Dementia Risk Improving air quality may improve cognitive function and…
Good oral health, including dentures, may protect against cognitive decline. Tooth loss is a risk…
Scientists at University of Cincinnati say restoring a brain protein, not removing amyloid plaques, should…
PET scans show lipophilic statins may accelerate cognitive decline in vulnerable patients, linking them to…
Observational study adds to growing evidence that statin therapy is not associated with cognitive decline…
Acoustical environments can prevent, reduce behavioral and psychological symptoms. Designing a soundscape to improve the…
‘Cognitive Clock’ May Enable Assessment of Risk for Memory and Thinking Problems How old is…
New findings demonstrate how the brain’s memory center operates at a ‘watershed’ making it especially…
Declining kidney function significantly raises dementia risk, with up to 10% of cases potentially linked…
Study finds evidence of more brain aging in people living in disadvantaged areas. Middle-age and…
Hydrogen sulfide disrupts potassium channels in brain cells, leading to overexcitation and damage—key traits in…
Processed Meat Raises Dementia Risk; Unprocessed Red Meat May Reduce It Scientists from the University…