Type 2 diabetes is linked to a two-fold or higher increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers presented findings at Neuroscience 2019, the annual…
A new study examined a group of Roman Catholic nuns, aiming to find out how the risk of dementia changed based on their language…
Migraines, those pesky headaches that can often leave you bedridden for a full day, may contribute to a higher risk of cognitive decline. A…
While the underlying causes of Alzheimer’s disease aren’t fully understood, we do know that genetics plays a role in how and why the disease…
Scientists identified new genes that impact the brain’s immune cells and may contribute to the risk of developing early-onset or late-onset Alzheimer’s. The brain’s…
The National Institute on Aging is providing researchers with $3.5 million for a five-year study on the effectiveness of an app that will help…
We know that exercise could lower your dementia risk by up to 90 percent, but could meditation have a similar impact on the brain?…
Could epileptic seizures be a symptom of Alzheimer’s disease? A recent study has found that patients with dementia have an increased risk of having…
Between 50 and 70 million Americans live with a sleep disorder. While getting a bad night’s sleep has been linked to an increased dementia…
By all accounts the woman, in her late 60s, appeared to have severe dementia. She was largely incoherent. Her short-term memory was terrible. She…
People who undergo hormone therapy to treat prostate cancer are at higher risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study….
Are the drugs you’re taking putting you at increased risk for dementia? A 2019 study in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine gives good reason…
Lead researcher and neurology professor at the University of Miami Dr. Deborah Mash is studying the link between Alzheimer’s signs in dolphins and humans….
Advancements in genetic research now allow people to accurately track their family history and genetic risk factors. But the ubiquity of at-home DNA tests…
We’ve all looked for our sunglasses only to discover they’re sitting on top of our head or turned off the stove before leaving the…