Dementia

An Italian study found that transplanting gut microbiota from Alzheimer's patients into healthy rats induced cognitive deficits, suggesting a causal link between gut microbiota and Alzheimer's symptoms, and highlighting the gut-brain axis's role in the disease.

Alzheimer's disproportionately affects women, but groundbreaking research reveals a brain enzyme, CYP46A1, might offer protection. Utilizing an anti-HIV drug, this study explores how enhancing brain health and memory through hormonal balance could shield women from this devastating disease.

Tokyo University scientists found that oxytocin, a brain chemical, enhances memory in mice. By activating oxytocin-producing neurons, mice improved at recognizing objects over time. This discovery could help address memory disorders and provides insights into cognitive function.

For the first time, people worried about their risk of Alzheimer’s disease can go online, order a blood test, and receive results in the privacy of their homes. This might seem appealing on the surface, but the development has Alzheimer’s...

Lifestyle changes like walking 10,000 steps, reducing alcohol, and improving sleep can prevent up to 40% of dementia cases. Despite the challenge of altering habits, benefits include building cognitive reserve and reducing risk factors like obesity and hypertension, offering hope...

A study in Neurology shows irregular sleep patterns and, to a lesser extent, overly consistent ones are linked to an increased dementia risk. Researchers emphasize the importance of balanced sleep schedules for cognitive health.

A recent study published in Frontiers in Public Health has revealed that the quality of information on dementia across TikTok videos is worryingly low, despite the platform's potential as a powerful tool for public health education.

A study involving mice sparked global headlines with a startling claim: could picking your nose be a gateway to Alzheimer’s disease? However, the leap from rodent brains to human health risks, especially around such a commonplace habit as nose picking,...

Researchers have uncovered a significant link between subtle changes in everyday memory, attention, and navigation abilities and biological markers of Alzheimer's disease. This finding, published in the Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, suggests that simple self-reported and informant-reported assessments...

Researchers found that higher levels of certain blood fatty acids, particularly clupanodonic acid, are linked to lower brain amyloid-beta levels, potentially indicating reduced Alzheimer's disease risk.

Researchers have found a significant link between severe financial loss and an increased risk of cognitive decline and dementia among older adults in the United States. This large-scale study, focusing on adults over 50, suggests that experiencing a major financial...

Owning a pet might help slow down cognitive decline in older adults living alone, according to new research published in JAMA Network Open. The study provides initial evidence that the companionship of pets could play an important role in maintaining...

A recent study found that strawberry supplementation reduced memory interference and depressive symptoms in middle-aged adults at risk for dementia, without affecting metabolic health or other cognitive functions.

A scientific review highlights the ketogenic diet's potential in managing Alzheimer's disease by providing an alternative brain energy source and impacting key Alzheimer's markers. This diet, traditionally for epilepsy, may offer neuroprotective benefits. However, the review emphasizes the need for...

A new study has found that drinking matcha, a type of green tea, may improve perception of emotions and sleep quality in older adults with a decline of cognitive functions. The study, conducted by researchers from Japan and published in...