A Nasal Spray Could Treat and Prevent Alzheimer’s
Drs. Toru Kumagai and Takami Tomiyama have been on the cutting edge of neurodegenerative research for several years and have recently come one step closer to developing medication that could…
Why Laughter Lowers Risk of Dementia
Dr. Kenji Takeuchi has made headlines recently for his research on the positive effects of laughter on the cognitive function of adults and senior citizens. But what few news sources…
Dementia Linked to Previous Migraine History
In a study published in the Journal of Headache and Pain, migraine diagnoses in mid- to late-life were shown to be associated with the risk of dementia. Dr. Sabrina Islamoska,…
Continually Thinking Negative Thoughts Associated With Dementia
A study led by Dr. Natalie Marchant, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at University College London, suggests Repetitive Negative Thinking (RNT) could be a factor that contributes to dementia, and particularly…
Obesity Linked to Dementia
When considering health risk factors, we can distinguish between “non-modifiable” risk factors such as genetics, and “modifiable” risk factors. Researchers are keen to understand the link between modifiable risk factors…
High Blood Pressure and Dementia
If you didn’t know that high blood pressure can be connected to dementia or cognitive impairment, you probably could have guessed it, right? The heart and the brain are the…
Mind your hearing health to lower the risk of dementia
A study by Johns Hopkins and the National Institute on Aging suggests new methods of treating and preventing dementia. Dr. Frank Lin, M.D., Ph.D., from Johns Hopkins noted that while…
Poor Eyesight Linked to Dementia
A new study conducted by researchers from Stanford University revealed interesting new findings on the link between visual impairment in aging women and the increased risk of dementia. These new…