A long-running study following thousands of older adults suggests that a relatively brief period of…
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.
A toxic link between a brain protein and a blood protein may be the hidden…
A major international study shows that increasing a naturally occurring molecule can help restore memory…
A global expert review has identified a shingles vaccine and two existing drugs as leading…
New research suggests that most Alzheimer’s cases may rely on the influence of just one…
A new study in mice suggests that memory problems in Alzheimer’s disease may stem from…
Research Highlights A large U.S. study of nearly 2 million older adults found that cerebral…
A new brain study suggests that different kinds of memory may rely on the same…
Higher intake of full-fat cheese and cream was linked to lower dementia risk in a…
Protective brain structures called perineuronal nets play a critical role in preserving social memory and…
Surges in blood sugar after meals may be linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer’s…
A new study finds that obesity and high blood pressure may directly cause dementia, not…
A study by Universitat Rovira i Virgili finds that prioritizing low glycemic index foods, including…
Hearing aids didn’t sharpen test scores, but they were linked to a much lower risk…
Even after years of warnings, millions of older Americans with dementia are still being prescribed…
A weakening body clock and later daily energy peaks may quietly raise dementia risk. A…
New safety study links sedative use to increased stroke risk. A large UK study involving…
Obesity may quietly fast-forward Alzheimer’s disease, with blood tests revealing the change years earlier than…