That’s the conclusion of a team of scientists from Stockholm University in Sweden. In their new study, the researchers found that people who carry the APOE4 variant — a version…

Think you’re faster than you are? Maybe it’s time to pay attention to the quality of your sleep. A study from the University of California, San Francisco, and Beth Israel…

If you want to lower your dementia risk, you’ve probably heard one piece of advice: “Train your brain.” New research shows that a variety of skills and hobbies act like…

A team of researchers from Rush University Medical Center in the U.S. has found that a lifelong habit of reading helps protect against dementia. The same benefit appeared for other…

If your morning starts with the aroma of fresh coffee, there’s good news: a 40-year study suggests your daily cup could help preserve your memory into old age. 40 Years…

Researchers at Stanford University and collaborators developed an AI system that predicts the risk of developing numerous diseases by analyzing data from just one night of sleep. By examining a…

Paying attention to these troubling symptoms can prompt early intervention and treatment for dementia. Previously, researchers established a link between depression and dementia. Now, a team from University College London…

Dementia is the seventh leading cause of death and a primary cause of disability worldwide. Currently, there are over 55 million people suffering from this condition on our planet. Despite…

According to a new study, cheese — one of the most beloved foods — may help protect against dementia. A team of researchers from Lund University in Sweden has found…

You’ve been commuting home from work along the same route for five years. But recently, while stopped at a traffic light, you find yourself struggling to remember whether to turn…

Researchers from the Technical University of Dresden (Germany), the Monell Chemical Senses Center (USA), the University of East Anglia, University College London, and the charity SmellTaste (UK) say a diminished…

An intriguing study on dementia prevention was carried out by a large team from leading institutions in Japan, including Niigata University, the National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Tohoku University,…

Changes in brain shape may conceal signs of future dementia. In their study, a team of neurobiologists from the University of California, Irvine (USA) and the University of La Laguna…

Experts have identified ten early warning signs of dementia — a disease that gradually robs people of their memory, emotional control, and other cognitive abilities. In the UK, over 944,000…

Why the Risk Increases Even with Small Amounts A study analyzed data from over half a million people. Over several years, nearly 15,000 participants were diagnosed with dementia. The researchers…

Research conducted by neurologists at Johns Hopkins University (USA) has revealed that air contaminated with various emissions can trigger the development of severe forms of dementia. Such polluted air leads…

A new study by researchers from Tel Aviv University (Israel) and the University of Cambridge (UK) has revealed that interpreting others’ emotions as more positive than they actually are may…

We know that nutrition affects weight and overall health. However, as reported by the Daily Mail, a major study has shown that it is also directly linked to the rate…

Struggling to navigate unfamiliar places may be a stronger early sign of dementia than the classic forgetting where you left your keys. A new study finds that, even before standard…

German researchers have discovered that the loss of smell could be one of the first signs of developing dementia. This finding emerged from observations of mice, PET scans of patients,…

Dementia is a debilitating condition that destroys cognitive functions such as thinking, memory, and reasoning. It turns out that this illness, which affects around 57 million people worldwide, is not…

The speed at which our bodies age and wear down doesn’t always match our chronological age. That gap helps researchers predict life expectancy and disease risk. An international team has…

A 13-year study of nearly half a million people found that cycling is linked to a lower risk of dementia. The researchers — from Huazhong University of Science and Technology…

About 55 million people worldwide are living with dementia. But researchers at the University of Queensland in Australia say the outlook could be improving: the risk of developing dementia appears…

It turns out that night owls, or those who thrive in the late hours, may age mentally faster than early risers. To investigate this, a team from the University of…

Frontotemporal dementia grabbed headlines after Bruce Willis’s family announced in 2023 that he had been diagnosed with the disease. A new study by Swedish researchers at the Karolinska Institute, Lund…

Many of us don’t realize how beneficial vitamin K can be. It’s in everyday foods, and our bodies mainly get it from green vegetables. Most adults, especially older people, are…

South Korean researchers report that elevated levels of so-called ‘bad’ cholesterol in the blood may raise the risk of developing dementia. The team analyzed data from 11 university hospitals across…

Researchers at Harvard analyzed the work histories and causes of death for millions of Americans. Comparing data across roughly 400 professions, they found that taxi and ambulance drivers were less…

More than 55 million people worldwide are living with dementia — a number that’s never been higher. The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, which causes declines in…

Previous studies found that a diet rich in fish, legumes, and vegetables can cut the risk of dementia by about 25 percent. Following that kind of diet between ages 48…

Frequent nightmares in midlife and later may signal a higher risk of dementia. We spend about a third of our lives asleep. Yet we know very little about why we…

A team of researchers at Johns Hopkins University has mapped how physical activity affects the chance of developing dementia. They emphasized that less exercise than previously believed can still substantially…

A new study from leading research centers in Japan links higher green tea consumption to reduced white matter damage in older adults. This suggests the drink may help protect older…

Medical professionals are sounding the alarm. While dementia typically affects older adults, hundreds of thousands of people are diagnosed with early-onset dementia (EOD) each year. A large-scale study by researchers…

Researchers identified 13 blood proteins linked to brain aging. Shifts in those proteins’ levels in the blood may indicate a person’s brain age. The team hopes the finding could eventually…

We spend a third of our lives asleep, often accompanied by dreams. Yet, despite the central role dreams play in our lives, we still know surprisingly little about why we…

British researchers have identified an unexpectedly simple way to reduce the chance of dementia. The surprise: red wine. But keep it moderate. The reason is that these foods are rich…

A morning espresso with a light breakfast or a midmeeting cup of coffee may lower the risk of dementia, especially Alzheimer’s disease. That’s the conclusion of a team of researchers…

The discovery’s authors are neurologists at the Mayo Clinic in the U.S. — often called a “medical Mecca” — together with colleagues from medical and scientific centers in the United…

Our eyes reveal a lot about our brain health. New research suggests vision problems can be an early warning sign of cognitive decline. A recent study from Loughborough University in…

A team of researchers from Sichuan University in Chengdu, China reached this conclusion. Their study also found that people with stronger muscles are less likely to develop neurodegenerative diseases. These…

Scientists have long linked physical exercise to better brain health. New research shows that the cognitive benefits from certain types of physical activity can persist in older adults for at…

Have you turned 40 and find yourself noticing memory lapses? Take a moment to reflect on the lifestyle you led in your younger years. If, in your 20s, you smoked,…

Nightmares may signal a higher risk of dementia in later life. One of the clearest early signs is having unpleasant or terrifying dreams that wake a person up. A new…

A team of Japanese researchers found that climbing the social ladder can cut the risk of dementia by about 40 percent — but the climb needs to be steep, not…

A team of researchers from Australia, the United States, and Canada has found that the third stage of sleep—known as slow-wave sleep—plays a crucial role in reducing the risk of…