Women with isolated REM sleep behavior disorder show lesser brain atrophy than men
A large international study involving nearly 700 participants reveals that women with a precursor condition to Parkinson’s disease…
Earlier menopause and reduced cardiac function may negatively affect brain health
Women face a higher risk of developing both cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer’s disease than men. Cardiovascular disease is…
The exercises to do each week to lower your dementia risk
From circuits to skipping, gardening to yoga, regular activity has powerful effects on the brain – even if…
Scientists uncover how cellular switches guide memory formation
When we form a memory, brain cells need to deliver supplies to strengthen specific neural connections. A new…
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…
Women who take HRT after menopause less likely to develop dementia, study indicates – The Irish Times
Women who take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) after menopause are less likely to develop dementia, a landmark study…
Digital test plus blood biomarker boosts accuracy of Alzheimer’s diagnosis in primary care
By confirming cognitive impairment before ordering amyloid blood tests, this two-step approach cuts false positives, streamlines referrals, and…
Cognicise: Helping to Prevent Dementia Before It Starts
In between people with normal cognitive abilities and those with full-blown dementia are a considerable number with mild…
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…