Dementia
Study finds: This is the dietary method that prevents cognitive decline in later life
Researchers followed more than 150 thousand participants and found a consistent link between the DASH diet at ages 40-50 and a lower risk of cognitive decline at older ages.
A simple blood test may predict dementia up to 25 years before symptoms
Your parent’s dementia diagnosis makes it crucial to take the right steps immediately
A massive study found: These are the artificial sweeteners linked to dementia
Joe Biden announces he is ‘proud’ to be a ‘black woman’
US President Joe Biden was recorded mistakenly referring to himself as a ‘black woman,’ seemingly confusing himself with Kamala Harris.
FDA approves 'donanemab' treatment for Alzheimer's disease
The drug contains an antibody that aims to slow the progression of the incurable Alzheimer’s disease. It operates by eliminating the buildup of amyloid protein plaque in the brain.
Viagra may help with preventing dementia, study finds
As the population ages and the prevalence of cognitive impairment increases, such studies are crucial for developing effective treatments that can improve brain health and cognitive function.
'Now You Are Here': For those caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's - review
Sarah Goldstein’s fourth book, Now You Are Here: Navigating Nursing Home Care for a Loved One, was specifically written for those caring for a loved one residing in a nursing home.
Alzheimer’s may stem from modern lifestyles, new study suggests
Medical texts from 2,500 years ago rarely mention severe memory loss, suggesting today’s widespread dementia stems from modern environments and lifestyles.
Want to help promote your cognition level from declining if you live alone? Adopt a cat or dog
Compared with pet owners living with others, those living alone who didn’t have a pet had faster rates of decline in composite verbal cognition.
If you can't do this while showering, it could be a sign of dementia - study
Identifying the early stages of dementia is crucial for future treatment. New research reveals an unexpected symptom that can act as a warning sign.
How is smoking linked to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias? - study
By analyzing data on people who had quit smoking years before, the researchers found that their brains remained permanently smaller than those of people who had never smoked.
No need to do brain exercise's anymore, some personality traits have a lower risk of Alzheimer's
People who "exercise" their brains are known to have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia when they get older.
Former US first lady Rosalynn Carter dies at 96
Rosalynn was seen as unassuming and quiet before coming to Washington but developed into an eloquent speaker, campaigner and activist.
