Dementia with Late-Stage Symptoms. While the inevitable death of your loved one is a difficult concept to wrap your head around and accept, knowledge about the future and what to expect may [...]
New research from Johns Hopkins University has identified a variety of biomarkers that can be used to predict the onset of Alzheimer's disease years before symptoms appear. The study presents nine measures, produced [...]
A common disorder that repeatedly interrupts breathing during sleep is tied to changes in brain structure that are also seen in early dementia. This was the main finding of new research into obstructive sleep [...]
While physical exercise may stave off dementia, it does not delay the mental decline in people after they've been diagnosed, a study in nearly 500 people with the condition reported Thursday. While [...]
If you're especially into a piece of music, your brain does something called Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR), which feels to you like a tingling in your brain or scalp. It's nature's own little "buzz", a [...]
Unfortunately, for many of us our jobs require us to do a lot of sitting. Turns out that's not so great. We all know that sitting in a chair in our office [...]
The use of antiepileptic drugs is associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease and Dementia, according to a new study. Continuous use of anti-epileptic drugs for a period exceeding one year [...]
Antibodies that can remove toxic protein plaques in the brains of mice may lead to treatments that halt the brain damage caused by Alzheimer's disease. This was the conclusion that researchers came [...]
While some studies have shown a possible benefit of light-to-moderate drinking, chronic heavy drinking is a major risk factor for all types of dementia, especially early onset of the disease, according to [...]
Just one hour a week of social interaction can improve the quality of life for dementia patients in care homes, a study suggests. A trial involving more than 800 people with dementia [...]
