New Biomarker Could Detect Alzheimer’s Years Before Symptoms Appear
A new study suggests that TSPO, a key biomarker of brain inflammation, may reveal the earliest stages of…
Compact bNIRS technology could become a diagnostic toolkit for dementia
Early and accurate diagnosis of dementia remains a major challenge. Standard approaches such as MRI and PET scans…
Purpose in Life Linked to 28% Lower Risk of Cognitive Impairment and Dementia
A UC Davis study shows that a strong sense of purpose may lower the risk of dementia and…
SLIT2 protein levels in the eye and blood linked to cognitive function
Neurocognitive impairments are classified by pathological changes with potential for destruction of neural tissue. One change known to…
Bruce Willis’s Dementia Care Plan ‘Not Up for a Debate’
Photo: John Nacion/WireImage After Emma Heming Willis revealed that her husband Bruce Willis is living in a separate…
Clinicians Split on Ethics of Euthanasia for Dementia
A new international survey reveals sharp divisions among clinicians on the acceptability of euthanasia for patients with dementia…
Lithium levels tied to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
September 9, 2025 At a Glance Levels of lithium were significantly reduced in the prefrontal cortex of people…
Changing indoor environments could improve sleep for people living with dementia
Implementing changes to indoor environments, such as cooler bedrooms at night and increasing the amount of bright light…
More than third of older adults have undiagnosed high blood pressure – The Irish Times
More than a third of older adults have undiagnosed high blood pressure, while almost half have undiagnosed high…
Here’s How Many Steps To Walk A Day To Lower Dementia Risk
No need to panic if you’re not a gym person – doctors previously told HuffPost UK that walking…
Why it’s ‘a very exciting time’ for dementia researchers
Like a lot of people my age, there are times when I can’t find my keys, or my…
Blood-based biomarkers reveal barriers to diversity in Alzheimer’s disease trials
Some of the populations with the highest risk for Alzheimer’s disease remain greatly underrepresented in clinical trials-and a…