Electroencephalography, or EEG, was invented 100 years ago. In the years since the invention of this device to monitor brain electricity, it has had…
Dementia is not an inevitable consequence of aging. It’s thought that around 40 percent of dementia cases could be prevented (or at least delayed)…
A new study from the UK suggests that the models used to screen for potential future cases of dementia are not reliable predictors of…
The genetic risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease is more strongly influenced by the mother’s side than the father’s side, a recent study has discovered….
A recent study has suggested Shingrix, a relatively new vaccine given to protect older adults against shingles, may delay the onset of dementia. This…
Scientists in America have developed a nasal spray that can remove proteins in the brain associated with Alzheimer’s disease – at least, in mice….
Curious about the gut-brain connection? Want to learn more about the foods linked to lower dementia risk? Looking for neurologists’ feedback on diet do’s…
Creating art for healing purposes dates back tens of thousands of years, to the practices of First Nations people around the world. Art therapy…
Generations of parents have told their children to practice their musical instruments. Parents have good reason to keep on top of their children’s musical…
Twenty-six years. That is roughly how much of our lives are spent asleep. Scientists have been trying to explain why we spend so much…
Some people have the biological hallmarks of Alzheimer’s – proteins called amyloid and tau that gum up the brain – but have no disease…
Some people seem to be more resilient to developing Alzheimer’s diseases, despite having the biological hallmarks of the devastating disease. For obvious reasons, scientists…
Stressful life events, such as the death of a loved one or divorce, put a person at greater risk of developing dementia in later…
Imagine a future where the smell of menthol could alleviate some of the worst symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. This might sound like science fiction,…
Dementia is often described as “the long goodbye”. Although the person is still alive, dementia slowly and irreversibly chips away at their memories and…