Study reports a metabolite produced following the consumption of dietary soy may lower risk factors for dementia. Read More
People living in areas with high levels of daytime noise had a 36% higher risk of being diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment, and a 30% increased risk of Alzheimer's disease than those living in quieter neighborhoods. Read More
People who experience severe apathy have a significantly higher risk of developing dementia, a new study reports. Read More
Impaired blood flow to specific areas of the brain coincides with Tau buildup in Alzheimer's patients. As cognition declines, the relationship between vascular dysfunction and Tau accumulation strengthens. Read More
Researchers report there is no increased risk of being diagnosed with dementia in those who received general anesthesia compared to those who didn't. Read More
Metformin, a drug commonly used to treat diabetes, slows cognitive decline and reduces dementia risk in older people with diabetes. Read More
People with PTSD were more than twice as likely to develop dementia than the general population. Read More
People who actively communicate in two or more languages may have a lower risk of cognitive decline associated with aging. Read More
Women who experience reproductive periods for more than 38 years are at increased risk of developing dementia later in life. The study found dementia and Alzheimer's risk increased successively for every additional year a woman remains fertile. Read More
Young adults with the Alzheimer's associated ApoE gene had differences in brain activity when presented with memory tasks. Read More
Incorporating simple lifestyle changes, like improving diet, using brain training programs, and exercise may help improve cognition in older adults experiencing cognitive decline. Read More
Researchers hypothesize vitamin B1 (thiamine) deficiency may play a significant role in dementia associated with alcohol use disorder. It is known iron deposits in the brain contribute to neurodegenerative diseases. Those with AUD have elevated levels of both iron in their blood and thiamine deficiency. Thiamine is vital for maintaining the blood-brain barrier. Thiamine deficiency associated with AUD disrupts the integrity of the BBB, allowing for more iron deposits within the brain and leading to oxidative tissue damage. Read More
