San Antonio scientists pushing for $3B dementia research fund
Extra state funding for brain disease research on the ballot this November could have a big impact in…
L.A. County gets a new tool to find and save vulnerable people with cognitive disabilities
Janet Rivera cares for both her 79-year-old mother, who has dementia, and her 25-year-old son, who has a…
UK’s most prescribed medication may slash risk by 80%
A study involving more than a million people has found that low cholesterol could slash your risk of…
What’s my Alzheimer’s risk, and can I really do anything to change it?
A few years ago, my dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, just like his older brother and his…
Do daily calcium supplements affect dementia risk?
Share on PinterestCalcium supplements do not increase dementia risk, a new study suggests. Image credit: Olly R/Stocksy Many…
Calcium Supplements Do Not Raise Dementia Risk
Summary: A long-term study of more than 1,400 older women found no evidence that calcium supplements increase dementia…
Largest study of African American brain tissue reveals key Alzheimer gene activity
The prevalence of Alzheimer disease (AD) is approximately two times higher in African Americans (AA) compared to White/European-ancestry…
Experts uncover the real reason women live longer than men – Health – News
It’s widely known that on average, women live longer than men. However, researchers now claim there is a…
Scientists Found a Major Problem With Vitamin B12 Guidelines, and Your Brain Might Be at Risk
Low-normal B12 in older adults was tied to slower processing, cognitive decline, and brain damage. Scientists warn that…
Sleep Disorders Predict Parkinson’s or Dementia Years Ahead
Summary: Two landmark international studies show that brain biomarkers can predict whether people with REM sleep behaviour disorder…