Dementia

Blocking a Brain Pathway Reverses Memory Loss in Alzheimer’s

Blocking a Brain Pathway Reverses Memory Loss in Alzheimer’s

Health
Rachel Carter

Summary: Blocking the kynurenine pathway, a regulator of brain metabolism, can restore cognitive function in lab mice with Alzheimer’s disease. The pathway ...

Does Multiple Sclerosis Lower Dementia Risk?

Does Multiple Sclerosis Lower Dementia Risk?

Health
Rachel Carter

Summary: Research has revealed that individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) are significantly less likely to exhibit the molecular signs of Alzheimer’s disease, ...

Don’t say these 16 things to dementia patients: experts

Don’t say these 16 things to dementia patients: experts

Health
Rachel Carter

Dementia may be a disease of the mind, but its effects can be highly emotional. Those suffering from cognitive decline can experience ...

Where you live can affect chances of a dementia diagnosis: study

Where you live can affect chances of a dementia diagnosis: study

Health
Rachel Carter

Location, location, location! Where you live in the US may affect your chances of getting a dementia diagnosis, a new study from ...

Neurologist reveals not exercising is the worst thing for brains

Neurologist reveals not exercising is the worst thing for brains

Health
Rachel Carter

Neurologist Kim Johnson Hatchett has one recommendation for folks who want to keep their brains functioning now and as they age — ...

Lower Dementia Risk Than Previously Thought in Parkinson’s

Lower Dementia Risk Than Previously Thought in Parkinson’s

Health
Rachel Carter

Summary: A new study suggests that the risk of developing dementia in Parkinson’s disease patients may be lower or occur later than ...

14 Risk Factors You Can Control

14 Risk Factors You Can Control

Health
Rachel Carter

A new report indicates that tackling 14 lifestyle and environmental risk factors from an early age could prevent almost 50% of dementia ...

Certain Meats May Lead to a Greater Dementia Risk

Certain Meats May Lead to a Greater Dementia Risk

Health
Rachel Carter

New research presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference showed that frequently eating ultra-processed meats such as hot dogs, sausage, bacon, ...

Shingrix, The Shingles Vaccine, Could Reduce Your Risk Of Dementia

Shingrix, The Shingles Vaccine, Could Reduce Your Risk Of Dementia

Health
Rachel Carter

The new recombinant shingles vaccine, ‘Shingrix,’ is associated with a reduced risk of dementia compared to an earlier shingles vaccine, according to ...

What to know about this week’s health news

What to know about this week’s health news

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Olivia Martin

Hello, health and wellness readers. My name is Kaitlin, your guide to the latest news you may have missed. Let’s take a ...