Surprising Study Ties Lower Blood Pressure to Reduced Dementia Risk
Turns out, keeping your blood pressure in check might do more than just help your heart — it could also keep your brain sharp. New research out of Chi...
Dementia on the Rise: A Neurologist Explains Why and How You Can Lower Your Risk
Dementia rates in the U.S. are climbing, with people over 55 now facing a 42% chance of developing the condition in their lifetime. Researchers projec...
Cannabis-Related ER Visits Linked to Higher Dementia Risk, Study Finds
Adults who end up in the hospital because of cannabis use could be rolling the dice with their brain health, according to new research out of Canada. ...
Higher Dementia Risk Linked to Menopause Symptoms in Women
Women experiencing menopause symptoms may face a higher risk of developing dementia later in life, according to research published in the journal PLOS...
Dementia Risk Could Be Lowered by Doing This for 5 Minutes a Day
Think five minutes isn’t enough time to make a difference in your health? Think again. Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public H...
Drugs That Reduce Dementia Risk — And Others That Increase It
Some medications might have a hidden superpower: reducing dementia risk.A study conducted by researchers from the universities of Cambridge and Exeter...
Dementia Risk Could Increase with Low Levels of Essential Vitamin
"Normal" levels of vitamin B12 might not be enough to **protect against dementia**, according to new research from the University of California, San F...
Texas Reports First Measles Death Amid Outbreak, Plus Alarming Dementia Factors
Texas has reported its first measles-related death in a recent outbreak, a stark reminder of the importance of vaccinations and the potential conseque...
Just 5 Minutes of Daily Exercise Could Ward Off Dementia: Seriously?
Think five minutes isn't enough time to make a difference in terms of health and well-being? New research suggests that a mere five minutes of light e...