Lost Sleep May Leave Dangerous Toxins Lurking in the Brain
Scientists have discovered the brain’s own waste-clearing network, known as the glymphatic system, which seems most active while…
UCL launches landmark trial of Alzheimer’s blood test
A major UCL-led clinical trial, aiming to transform the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease through a simple blood test,…
Compact bNIRS technology could become a diagnostic toolkit for dementia
Early and accurate diagnosis of dementia remains a major challenge. Standard approaches such as MRI and PET scans…
Can lifestyle changes reduce risk?
Image: © Alessandro Biascioli | iStock Although age is a risk factor, there are other modifiable factors that…
Purpose in Life Linked to 28% Lower Risk of Cognitive Impairment and Dementia
A UC Davis study shows that a strong sense of purpose may lower the risk of dementia and…
SLIT2 protein levels in the eye and blood linked to cognitive function
Neurocognitive impairments are classified by pathological changes with potential for destruction of neural tissue. One change known to…
How Oral Health Affects Alzheimer’s: Inflammation, Pathogens, and Prevention
IntroductionOral Health and Systemic InflammationPathways Linking Periodontal Pathogens to NeurodegenerationEvidence from Research StudiesImplications for Prevention and ManagementChallenges and…
Bruce Willis’s Dementia Care Plan ‘Not Up for a Debate’
Photo: John Nacion/WireImage After Emma Heming Willis revealed that her husband Bruce Willis is living in a separate…
More than third of older adults have undiagnosed high blood pressure – The Irish Times
More than a third of older adults have undiagnosed high blood pressure, while almost half have undiagnosed high…
Here’s How Many Steps To Walk A Day To Lower Dementia Risk
No need to panic if you’re not a gym person – doctors previously told HuffPost UK that walking…
Why it’s ‘a very exciting time’ for dementia researchers
Like a lot of people my age, there are times when I can’t find my keys, or my…
One Diet Can Lower Genetic Risk For Alzheimer’s, Scientists Discover
Adhering to a Mediterranean diet has been found to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease even among individuals…