Daytime Sleepiness Could Be a Warning Sign of Dementia, Researchers Reveal

MEDICINE & HEALTH 11.07.2024 03:19 AM

A new study reveals that excessive daytime sleepiness in older adults could be a warning sign of motoric cognitive risk syndrome, doubling the likelihood of developing dementia.

Music's Role in Treating Chronic Pain, Dementia

10.17.2024 00:37 AM

Music is increasingly recognized for its therapeutic benefits in medical treatment, aiding in cancer care, pain management, stroke recovery and dementia support by reducing anxiety and enhancing overall wellbeing.

New Cognitive Screening Tool Can Help Predict One’s Risk for Dementia

07.10.2024 10:00 AM

A new cognitive screening tool called the "McCusker Subjective Cognitive Impairment Inventory" gauges six critical aspects of people's brain function. Continue reading to learn more.

Terminal Lucidity Explained: How Does a Person With Dementia Experience Mental Clarity Before Death?

07.08.2024 04:52 AM

Some people experience an end-of-life phenomenon called terminal lucidity, where they suddenly experience mental improvement before they die. Read the article to learn more.

COVID-19 Linked to Increased Dementia Risk: Fulfills Bradford Hill Criteria for Neuronal Damage

06.12.2024 03:07 AM

Discover how Covid-19 increases dementia risk. Uncover the link and protect your brain health. Read now!

Viagra May Help Ward Off Dementia by Improving Blood Flow to Brain, Study Suggests

06.10.2024 21:25 PM

Findings of a new study have shown that Viagra could potentially help prevent dementia. Read to learn more.

Sundowning Explained: Why Do People With Dementia Become More Confused in Late Afternoon and Into the Night?

05.28.2024 04:15 AM

People with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia experience changes in behaviors, feelings, and thoughts as the sun sets. Read the article to learn more.

Asymptomatic Alzheimer's Disease: Some Brains Found to Exhibit Signs of the Neurological Disorders, With No Symptoms Exhibited When Person Was Alive [STUDY]

05.27.2024 00:49 AM

The researchers examined more than 2,000 brains from the Netherlands' Brain Bank. Read to learn more.

Humans Brains Are Growing in Size, Possibly Lowering Risk of Dementia

03.27.2024 01:46 AM

Human brains are getting larger, potentially reducing the overall risk of age-related dementias. Check this article to learn more.

Wendy Williams’ Dementia Is Alcohol-Induced, Her Son Says; Everything You Need to Know About the Condition

02.27.2024 07:53 AM

Wendy Williams' dementia diagnosis is reportedly due to alcohol abuse. Continue reading to learn more.

11 Biomarkers in Blood Could Help Predict Dementia 15 Years Before Symptoms Show With 90% Accuracy [Study]

02.13.2024 08:50 AM

Blood tests could now help determine one's risk of dementia. Continue reading to learn more. (Photo: Pexels/ Los Muertos Crew) 11 Biomarkers in Blood Could Help Predict Dementia 15 Years Before Symptoms Show With 90% Accuracy [Study] Blood tests can now help determine one's risk of dementia.

Alzheimer’s Mysterious Origins May Be Driven by “Exhausted” Immune Cells, Study Reveals

01.15.2024 02:00 AM

A new study suggests that the origin of Alzheimer’s disease could be from exhausted cells that are unable to cope. Read the article to find out more.

15 Factors Linked to Young-Onset Dementia Risk, Largest Study Reveals

01.08.2024 05:46 AM

A study challenges genetics as the sole cause of young-onset dementia, revealing 15 risk factors, offering hope for prevention and awareness. Read the article to learn more.

Irregular Sleep Patterns May Increase Risk of Dementia [Study]

12.14.2023 05:31 AM

Not having a regular sleeping pattern increases one's risk of developing dementia. Continue reading to learn more.

Nanoplastics Could Affect Brain Protein That Causes Changes Associated With Dementia Types and Parkinson's Disease, Study Reveals

11.20.2023 23:57 PM

Nanoplastics were found to affect the alpha-synuclein protein in the brain. Read to learn more. Researchers have discovered that nanoplastic can affect a specific brain protein and, in turn, lead to changes connected to certain dementia types as well as Parkinson's disease.

Eating Strawberry Could Reduce Risk of Developing Dementia For Some People in Middle Age, Study Reveals

11.13.2023 06:08 AM

The study, which lasted for 12 weeks and covered 30 participants, found that daily strawberry consumption could reduce dementia risk among the middle-aged. Read to learn more.

Tai Chi Exercise Helps Boost Memory, Could Help Adults Counter Mild Cognitive Decline

11.07.2023 05:20 AM

A study reveals that daily tai chi exercises can help slow down cognitive decline and protect adults against dementia. Read the article to find out more.

Dementia's Escalating Threat in England and Wales: New Estimates 42% Higher, Challenging Healthcare System

10.27.2023 05:45 AM

Dementia presents a growing threat in England and Wales, with an estimated 1.7 million cases by 2040, challenging healthcare systems. Continue reading to learn more.

Surgery-Free Brain Stimulation Uses Implanted Electrodes As New Treatment Method for Dementia

10.23.2023 05:00 AM

A new form of deep brain stimulation provides a treatment option for dementia without the need for surgery. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Adults Diagnosed With ADHD May Face Higher Risk of Dementia, Study Suggests

10.18.2023 05:30 AM

A new study suggests that adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to develop dementia than adults without ADHD. Learn more about it in this article.

Scottish Man Diagnosed With Dementia at Only 55 Years Old, Shares Early Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

10.10.2023 06:30 AM

A 60-year-old father who was diagnosed with dementia at only 55 years old shares the signs of decline in cognitive function. Find out more about it in this article.