Dementia

Variability in sleep patterns, not just average sleep duration, is linked to cognitive impairment in older adults, according to new research. This study highlights the importance of consistent sleep patterns for cognitive health, suggesting that changes in sleep behavior might...

Frontotemporal dementia, highlighted by Bruce Willis's diagnosis, typically impairs behavior and language in the late 50s. Most patients pass within eight years, with causes largely unknown. New research links brain folds to disease progression.

Research sheds light on the role of protein ABCA7 in Alzheimer's disease, linking its regulation to cholesterol metabolism and inflammation. These insights could lead to targeted treatments addressing these pathways.

Drinking moderate amounts of coffee or tea can decrease the risk of cognitive disorders such as dementia, according to a recent study published in Nutrition Reviews.

A recent study published in the Biological Psychiatry journal suggests that treating depression, especially in individuals showing increasing depressive symptoms, can significantly reduce their risk of developing dementia. As such, there are potential benefits of timely depression treatment.

Recent findings show that certain genetic mutations can delay the onset of Alzheimer's symptoms, and understanding these protective genes could pave the way for treatments that not only slow the disease's progression but potentially prevent it altogether.

Recent research from the University of California San Diego, published in Cell Metabolism, suggests that time-restricted feeding (TRF) can correct circadian disruptions in Alzheimer's disease, alleviating symptoms in mice models. The study indicates that TRF not only improved behavioral symptoms...

A longitudinal study, published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, found that older adults who regularly use the internet have about half the risk of developing dementia compared to non-users, even after adjusting for various factors. The ideal...

Despite dementia being widely underdetected in high-income countries like Canada, where over 60% of cases go unnoticed, early intervention and lifestyle changes can potentially prevent up to 40% of dementia cases. Addressing societal inequalities and promoting healthy habits are vital...

A recent study in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease found that Kundalini yoga, which emphasizes breathing techniques, meditation, and movement, led to distinct brain connectivity changes in older women at risk of Alzheimer's, differing from those observed with memory enhancement...

An examination of genetic data from the UK Biobank reveals that individuals with a higher genetically estimated lean body mass (i.e., the mass of muscles, bones, and non-fat tissues) exhibit a lower likelihood of contracting Alzheimer’s disease. Additionally, those with...

New research published in BMC Medicine suggests that deep sleep, also known as non-REM slow-wave sleep, could help protect against memory loss in older adults with a high burden of Alzheimer's disease. The study found that deep sleep acts as...

Practicing paced breathing exercises appears to have an impact on the levels of peptides associated with Alzheimer's disease, according to new research published in Scientific Reports. The findings suggest that such interventions may have potential in modulating biomarkers related to...

Damage to mitochondria (the energy-producing structures within cells) could actually be the cause of Alzheimer’s. Despite increasing evidence showing mitochondrial loss in the neurons of patients with Alzheimer’s, the idea that mitochondrial dysfunction could be a cause has remained on...

Children who experience regular bad dreams and nightmares between the ages of seven and 11, may be nearly twice as likely to develop cognitive impairment (the core feature of dementia) by the time they reach age 50. And they may...