dementia

Abnormally high levels of HDL-C, colloquially known as 'good cholesterol', are associated with an increased risk of dementia in older adults, a Monash University-led study has found. Researchers said very high levels of HDL-C linked to…

By PTI NEW DELHI: Nanoplastics interact with a particular protein naturally found in the brain creating changes linked to Parkinson's disease and some types of dementia, a study has found. The research, published in…

Up to 1.7 million people could be living with dementia in England and Wales by 2040 -- over 40% more than previously forecast -- finds a new UCL-led study. Previous studies, based on data up to 2010, showed that dementia incidence had…

Signs of cognitive decline in petsFor pet parents trying to determine whether their cat or dog has dementia, “knowing their pet’s normal behaviour is important,” says Margaret Gruen, associate professor of behavioural medicine at North…

Scientists have identified 11 key risk factors for dementia in later life, including age, education and deprivation but also health conditions such as stroke, high blood pressure and cholesterol. The new list, developed by a team from…

Caring for someone living with dementia can be a stressful experience that harms the physical and mental health of caregivers. Many caregivers experience depression and lower quality of life. LGBTQ+ caregivers face unique challenges…

By BILL BARROW - Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Rosalynn Carter celebrated her 96th birthday at home Friday with her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, and other family members, while the…

By Associated Press “The Eternal Memory” begins with a confused Augusto Góngora waking up one morning as his wife of two decades gently greets him. “Nice to meet you,” he tells her. The loving, lyrical Maite…

People who take acid reflux medications called proton pump inhibitors for four-and-a-half years or more may have a higher risk of dementia compared to people who do not take these medications, according to new research published in the…

Research at the Florida State University College of Medicine has identified a potential low-cost method for predicting if a person is at risk of developing dementia. By analyzing data from nearly 13,000 subjects who participated in a…