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New Blood Test Helps Diagnose and Track Alzheimer’s Progression

A simple blood test can help diagnose Alzheimer’s and accurately distinguish between early- and later-stage disease, a new study finds.

Keeping Your Bad Cholesterol in Check Protects You from Dementia, New Study Finds

People with low LDL cholesterol levels are much less likely to be diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research.

Simple, At-Home Smell Test May Help Predict Alzheimer’s Disease

A new peel-and-sniff card was tested by 180 adults, and the results showed those with mild cognitive impairment had significantly more trouble identifying and remembering odors.

How Many Americans Reach the Age of 70 with Healthy Bodies and Brains?

What you eat greatly impacts your chances of healthy aging. In a new study, just over 9% of U.S. adults made it to the age of 70 free of physical, mental and cognitive impairments, and their diet had a lot to do with it, according to researchers.

Can NSAIDs like Aspirin and Ibuprofen Help Prevent Dementia?

In a new study, participants who used NSAIDS for 24 months of longer had a 12% lower risk of developing dementia.

Physical Activity Helps Prevent Depression, Dementia and More, New Study Finds

People who engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity on a regular basis are less likely to develop dementia, stroke, anxiety, depression and sleep disorders, researchers find.

Eating Red Meat, Especially Processed Red Meat, May Increase Your Risk of Dementia

A new study finds filling your plate with things like burgers and bacon may increase your risk for cognitive decline and dementia.

Gum Disease May Impair Brain Function Even in Patients with Normal Cognition

In a new study, people with moderate-to-severe gum disease were found to have altered connections between different brain regions, potentially increasing their risk of dementia.

Type 2 Diabetes Before 50 May Up Dementia Risk

A new study finds people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes before the age of 50 are nearly twice as likely to develop dementia compared to those diagnosed at 70. Researchers say the link is especially strong in those with obesity.

Sleep Apnea Linked to Higher Dementia Risk, Especially in Women

A new study finds adults 50 and older with sleep apnea face an increased risk of dementia, and researchers say the link is most significant in women as they age.

Bright Lights at Night May Increase Your Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

A new study finds exposure to high levels of outdoor light pollution may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s -- even in younger adults.

Having Diabetes Can Speed Up Brain Aging, New Study Finds

Both prediabetes and type 2 diabetes speed up brain aging, but living a healthy lifestyle offers protection, according to researchers.

Fish Oil Supplements May Help People at High Risk for Alzheimer's

A new study finds taking a daily fish oil supplement may slow brain cell deterioration in people at genetic risk for Alzheimer’s – but researchers say it does not benefit all older adults.

Common Benzo Drugs like Valium and Ativan Don’t Increase Dementia Risk, New Study Finds

A new study finds no link between benzodiazepines and dementia, but these drugs—commonly prescribed for anxiety, insomnia and epilepsy—may speed up loss of brain volume, researchers say.

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04 Apr
New Blood Test Can Diagnose, Track Alzheimer’s Disease

New Blood Test Can Diagnose, Track Alzheimer’s Disease

An experimental blood test for Alzheimer’s disease not only can aid in its diagnosis but also indicate how far the brain condition has progressed, a new study says.

The test tracks levels of a protein called MTBR-tau243, which is linked to toxic tau tangles that bu...

02 Apr
Shingles Vaccine Protects Against Dementia

Shingles Vaccine Protects Against Dementia

The shingles vaccine can do more than protect seniors from painful, blistering rashes.

It also appears to protect older folks from dem...

02 Apr
Low 'Bad' Cholesterol Might Protect Against Dementia, Alzheimer's

Low 'Bad' Cholesterol Might Protect Against Dementia, Alzheimer's

Lower levels of “bad” LDL cholesterol could mean a lower risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, a new study says.

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27 Mar
Heart Problems Linked To Brain Shrinkage

Heart Problems Linked To Brain Shrinkage

Heart disease might contribute to the sort of brain shrinkage seen in dementia, a new study says.

People with early signs of heart problems are more likely to have brai...