#dementia

Can loads more research dollars stop Alzheimer’s disease by 2025?

Herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV1) may account for half of Alzheimer’s cases, according to a review of three recent studies.

As the U.S. population grows, minority groups will see the highest rise in dementias.

Improvements in aftercare may be key to preventing a decline in mental ability.

Pregnancy, estrogen and age at first menstruation are some factors that factor into woman’s risk for developing this progressive disease.

A study finds a link between high blood pressure and dementia risk.

For some adults ages 85 to 94, high cholesterol might mean better brain health.

Scientists found that drinking about 2.5 alcoholic drinks each day cleansed mice brains of toxins and reduced inflammation.

Moving to music offers physical and mental benefits.

Sugary soft drinks could be worse than previously thought.

New studies shed light on why African Americans are twice as likely as whites to develop the most common form of dementia.

A study from Johns Hopkins University uncovers yet another possible early risk factor for cognitive decline.

The race continues to find a way to prevent the most common type of dementia that robs millions of the ability to care for themselves.

What is the connection?