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

Medicine & Technology Jun 08, 2021

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.

Stem Cell Research Shows How Mice Recovered From Stroke, Dementia

Apr 21, 2021

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

Sleeping Less Than 6 Hours a Night May Cause Dementia Later in Life

Apr 20, 2021

A new study suggests those who have six hours or less of sleep every night are more likely to develop a condition - specifically dementia in their late 70s.

Brushing Teeth and Dementia Link Identified, Researchers Say It’s Oral Bacteria

Apr 20, 2021

A new study recently identified bacteria as the link between regular brushing teeth and dementia. It said, regularly brushing teeth just turned out to be a more terrible situation.

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

Apr 19, 2021

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

Is Dementia Fatal?

Jan 21, 2021

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?

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

Dec 15, 2020

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.

A Hibernation Protein May Be the Key To Dementia Treatment

Oct 19, 2020

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.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Increases the Chances of Developing Dementia

Sep 16, 2020

Researchers from University College London identify post-traumatic stress disorder as a risk factor of dementia. The team continues to research other risk factors associated with cognitive decline.

Elderly Who Retain Sense of Smell Are at Lower Risk of Dementia

Jul 27, 2020

Seniors who can literally smell the roses, as well as other scents, might be at less risk of developing dementia, a new study suggests.

Walking May Help Identify The Type of Dementia On Patients

Sep 21, 2019

A new study suggests that if only people looked closer on a patient’s walking patterns, it will reveal the type of dementia that they have.

Keep Dimentia at Bay with these Three Tips

Jun 21, 2019

The older that people get, the more at risk they are of cognitive impairment.

Developing Dementia: Here Are Risk Factors To Watch Out For

May 15, 2019

If you are a smoker, your risk of developing dementia are much higher.

Early Detection of Alzheimer's Prior to Onset of Symptoms Now Possible

Apr 18, 2019

New technique in the use of standard MRI data paves the way for fast, early and accurate detection of dementia.

How Alzheimer's Catches People Skimping Sleep: New Study Explains Cause Of Dementia

May 24, 2017

Alzheimer's disease is now known to be one of the major causes of Dementia. The cause of Alzheimer's is explained in new studies of respective researchers of Rochester University Medical Center and John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.