Dementia

Scientists discover ALS protein that links DNA repair to cancer and dementia

Researchers at Houston Methodist have discovered that a protein tied to neurodegenerative conditions such as dementia and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis…

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Just 5 weeks of brain training may protect against dementia for 20 years

Older adults who took part in a short program designed to sharpen how quickly they process visual information were less…

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Depression may be the brain’s early warning sign of Parkinson’s or dementia

While there is currently no cure for Parkinson’s disease or Lewy body dementia, addressing depression early could improve quality of…

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A 25-year study found an unexpected link between cheese and dementia

A major long-term study from Sweden found that middle-aged and older adults who ate more full-fat cheese and cream had a…

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A silent brain disease can quadruple dementia risk

A large U.S. study involving nearly 2 million older adults found that cerebral amyloid angiopathy, a condition in which amyloid…

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Scientists found a way to restore brain blood flow in dementia

A potential new way to treat reduced brain blood flow and certain forms of dementia is beginning to emerge. Scientists…

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A routine shingles shot may offer powerful defense against dementia

An unusual vaccination rule in Wales has given scientists some of the clearest evidence so far that a vaccine might…

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Popular cholesterol drugs may help prevent dementia

Having lower cholesterol levels may help protect against dementia, according to a large-scale international study led by the University of…

5 months ago

Scientists just debunked the calcium and dementia myth

New findings from Edith Cowan University (ECU), Curtin University, and the University of Western Australia show no evidence that taking…

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Poor sleep speeds brain aging and may raise dementia risk

People who sleep poorly are more likely than others to have brains that appear older than they actually are. This…

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