Around 76% of Adults Deficient in Selenium Often Associated With Dementia; Can It Slow Cognitive Decline?

MEDICINE & HEALTH 10.19.2021 05:55 AM

In the UK, around 76% of adults lack selenium, which is often associated with a number of diseases including dementia. But could be taking vitamin supplements rich in selenium can prevent cognitive decline?

Personality Traits Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease: Which of the Big Five Predicts Higher Risk of Developing Dementia?

10.13.2021 02:41 AM

Researchers from Florida State University College of Medicine found that certain personality traits predict higher chances of developing Alzheimer's disease.

Depression in Early Adulthood May Lead to Cognitive Decline in Old Age; Women Tend to Report Depressive Symptoms Than Men

09.28.2021 22:06 PM

A new UC San Francisco study showed the association between depression during early adulthood may lead to cognitive decline in old age, suggesting that happiness could prevent dementia.

Humanized Lab-Grown 'Mini-Brains' Imitates Parkinson's Disease and Dementia; May Replace Mouse Models in Neurological Studies

09.13.2021 05:10 AM

Humanized 'mini-brains' were recently developed to provide neurology experts an exact replica of the brains of Parkinson's disease and dementia patients.

Dementia Can Now Be Diagnosed in Just One Brain Scan, Detection of Early Signs of Mental Ability Decline Possible

08.10.2021 10:16 AM

Scientists develop an AI that can identify the condition from just one brain scan - years before memories start to fade.

Coffee and Brain: Can Too Much Coffee Consumption Lead to Dementia and Stroke?

07.26.2021 07:05 AM

A recent study on coffee consumption finds that excessive drinking of the world's famous beverage can increase the risk of dementia, stroke, and could even shiirnk brain volume.

Neuralink: Can Elon Musk's Brain Chip Implant Create Superhumans?

07.07.2021 04:43 AM

In the height of Elon Musk's progress in the Neuralink brain chip, many questions surfaced in terms of AI and superhumans.

Lipophilic Statin Given to Dementia Patients Doubles Risk of Developing the Condition

06.16.2021 01:47 AM

Patients who have mild cognitive impairment and are taking lipophilic statins more than doubles their risk of developing dementia than the patients who are not given the treatment.

People With Type 1 Diabetes Are Six Times More Likely to Develop Dementia Later in Life

06.08.2021 03:28 AM

A new study reveals that type 1 diabetes patients are six times more likely to develop dementia, specifically those who suffer from hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia.

Odd Aspirin Effect May Provide Protection Against Air Pollution, Research Shows

05.04.2021 06:30 AM

Surprising new research recently showed that an odd aspirin effect may offer protection against pollution, specifically air pollution.

Stem Cell Research Shows How Mice Recovered From Stroke, Dementia

04.21.2021 22:56 PM

A new UCLA stem cell research recently showed evidence of recovery from stroke and dementia via a study in mice.

Early-Onset Dementia Associated With Loss of Pleasure, Mental Health Issues As 'Hedonic Spots' Fades Away

04.19.2021 07:21 AM

Study shows that early onset of dementia is associated to loss of pleasure as brain regions linked to reward-seeking behaviors fade away.

Neuropsychiatric Conditions Diagnosed Among 1 in 3 COVID-19 Patients

04.08.2021 00:42 AM

A study finds one in three COVID-19 patients suffering from neuropsychiatric disorders, including strokes and dementia, in addition to problems with anxiety and depression,

Processed Meat Leads to Increased Risks of Dementia, New Study Suggests

03.28.2021 01:57 AM

A new study shows that eating processed meat - such as sausages, ham, and bacon - could lead to increased risks of dementia and even Alzheimer's disease.

Is Dementia Fatal?

01.21.2021 21:12 PM

Dementia is a common neurodegenerative disorder that occurs in older people. It affects the memory, and over time the person can no longer function properly. But can people die from dementia?

Learning New Language Benefits Our Brain

12.18.2020 08:00 AM

Here are five reasons why learning a new language is beneficial to the brain. In the past, people believed that learning more than one language is bad for a child's development and that it can result in a low IQ.

Apathy Could Predict the Onset of Some Forms of Dementia Before Symptoms Appear

12.15.2020 11:23 AM

New research from the University of Cambridge researchers revealed that apathy could predict the onset of some forms of dementia even before symptoms start to appear.

Living in a Noisy Neighborhood May Cause Alzheimer's Disease, According to Recent Study

10.21.2020 12:00 PM

Experts looked at risk factors, including noise from roads, railways, aircraft, industry, and construction work. The noise increase led to higher odds of mild cognitive impairment.

Cold-Shock Protein May Be the Key To Treating Dementia

10.19.2020 22:00 PM

Millions of people around the world are affected by dementia with nearly 10 million new cases per year. A cold-shock protein associated with hibernation has been recently linked with brain cell activity.

Dementia, Not Daydreaming: Child Diagnosed With Rare Disease

10.10.2020 23:37 PM

What was previously thought as daydreaming turned out to be a form of "childhood dementia" as a four-year-old girl in England was diagnosed with a rare, fatal disease.

Fructose Intake Could Trigger Alzheimer's Disease

09.24.2020 00:07 AM

Up to date, there has not been effective treatment for dementia and Alzheimer's disease. With researchers discovering how fructose metabilsm affects neuronal function, it may help develop preventive measures of risk factors such as type 2 diabetes and obesity.