A 25-year observational study of 27,000 adults, a higher-fat cheese and cream diet, showed a link to lower dementia risk. An interesting connection, but not proof.
A new genetic study suggests that obesity and high blood pressure may play a direct role in causing dementia, not just increasing the risk. By analyzing data from large populations in Denmark and the ...
Boston University researchers in a groundbreaking study found that those with CTE have a much higher chance of being diagnosed with dementia. The largest study of its kind from the Boston University ...
Boston–The largest study of its kind from the Boston University CTE Center reveals that chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) should be recognized as a new cause of dementia. The research, published ...
HIV is one of the world’s biggest killers. The virus has claimed more than 44 million lives, sparking fears around sex and immense stigma towards those most at risk, particularly men who have sex with ...
Learning a second language has a variety of benefits, and according to recent studies, it may even stave off dementia. Research into the disease suggests that becoming bilingual can delay the symptoms ...
Is aromatherapy beneficial for someone with Alzheimer’s disease? The term “aromatherapy” originated in 1928 with René-Maurice Gattefossé, a French chemist who discovered by accident that lavender oil ...
For the life of me, tell me I am not crazy. For the most part, my mom, 90, is healthy with no major issues, but there are some signs of dementia creeping in. It seems I am the only one who even ...
At 75 years old, former Tonight Show host Jay Leno doesn’t appear to be making any moves to retire from comedy or entertainment in general, even as his personal life continues to be a meaningful ...
Dear Carol: I’m afraid my husband and I are a sad cliché of the times. We both earned decent incomes. We put off many things so we could save for our retirement because we had big plans for travel.
It’s understandable to be nervous about dementia if you or someone you love is suddenly forgetting important names and dates. But a new study just uncovered two more potential early warning signs of ...
The timing of your sleep patterns could be linked to increased dementia risk, according to a new study. Each person's circadian rhythm, often defined as the body's internal 24-hour clock, keeps the ...