Do daily calcium supplements affect dementia risk?
Share on PinterestCalcium supplements do not increase dementia risk, a new study suggests. Image credit: Olly R/StocksyMany older…
Errors in EPG5 gene implicated in rare infant condition and adult neurodegenerative diseases
Errors in a gene known to cause a serious neurodevelopmental condition in infants are also linked to the…
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…
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…
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…
Study links high neuroinflammation in young people with Down Syndrome to Alzheimer’s risk
Down syndrome is associated with accelerated aging. It is estimated that up to 90% of individuals with the…
Poor sleep habits associated with faster aging of the brain
People who sleep poorly are more likely than others to have brains that appear older than they actually…
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…
Infant Brain Gene Regulator May Predispose Adults to Dementia
Summary: A new study reveals that the brain’s vulnerability to disorders like multiple sclerosis and dementia may begin…
Alcohol raises dementia risk at every level of drinking, genetic study shows
New evidence from large-scale genetic and cohort studies reveals that alcohol increases dementia risk across the dose range,…
Study shows dementia patients exposed to pollution had longer telomeres
A population-based study in Northern Sweden challenges assumptions about pollution and cellular aging, uncovering an unexpected signal of…