Diabetes and Depression Predict Dementia Risk in People with MCI
According to a new study, people with MCI have a greater risk of developing dementia if they have diabetes.
Forever Young: Meditation Might Slow the Age-Related Loss of Gray Matter in the Brain
New brain research findings suggest long-term meditation may lead to less age-related gray matter atrophy in the human brain.
Self Reporting Healthy Aging Brain Care Monitor For Dementia is Reliable and Valid
A patient self reporting version of the HABC monitor has been deemed reliable and valid by researchers, according to a new study.
New Non-Invasive Method Can Detect Alzheimer’s Disease Early
Neuroimaging technology shows brain toxins associated with Alzheimer's disease in living animals for the first time, researchers report.
Study Reports Depression in Dementia More Common in Community Care
People with dementia who receive community care have higher instances of depression than those living in care homes, a new study reports.
TBI can Disrupt Glymphatic System and Accelerate Dementia
A new study reports TBI can disrupt the function of the glymphatic system, causing a build up of toxic proteins in the brain and accelerating neurodegeneration.
Team Develops Drug to Reduce Side Effects of ‘Binge Drinking’
Researchers develop a new compound which helps reduce the harmful side effects of binge drinking.
Researchers Shed New Light on the Genetics of Memory Performance
A new study takes significant steps in understanding how poor memory performance can be inherited.
Mechanisms That Make “Mexican Waves” in the Brain are Revealed by Scientists
Oscillating vibrations of inhibitory neurons could play a key role in cognitive function, researchers propose.
New Alzheimer’s Related Memory Disorder Identified
Researchers have defined and established a criteria for a new neurodegenerative disease which closely resembles Alzheimer's.
Anxiety Can Accelerate Conversion to Alzheimer’s for People with MCI
Anxiety can accelerate the development of Alzheimer's disease in some patients with mild cognitive impairment, a new study reports.
Why People with Down Syndrome Invariably Develop Alzheimer’s Disease
Study reveals how the SNX27 protein regulates the generation of beta amyloid.
Light Alcohol Consumption During Later Life Associated With Better Episodic Memory
Moderate alcohol consumption in people over the age of 60 is linked to greater hippocampal volume and better episodic memory, a new study reports.
Gait and Dementia Link Confirmed
A new study reports on a definitive link between gait and early changes in cognitive function in Parkinson's patients.
Exercise Key to Warding off Dementia
Researchers report exercise is key to helping protect against developing dementia later in life.