Orienteering is a sport that combines navigation and cross-country running. Participants use a map and compass to navigate through a course in the shortest possible…
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Dementia is a collective term used to describe a decline in cognitive function, including memory loss, confusion, and difficulty with language, problem-solving, and everyday tasks.…
According to a study by Newcastle University, consuming a traditional Mediterranean diet consisting of foods such as seafood, fruit, and nuts may decrease the risk…
The study found that individuals reporting lifetime discrimination in two or more domains had a 40% higher risk of developing dementia compared to those who…
A study found that sleep medications increase the risk of dementia in white older adults who are not living in nursing homes. The type and…
New research spanning two decades has found that following seven healthy habits and lifestyle factors, known as the American Heart Association’s Life’s Simple 7, may…
Researchers have identified gut bacteria that are associated with dementia with Lewy bodies. Credit: Reiko Matsushita Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is a common form…
A study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Diagnosis, Assessment & Disease Monitoring found that taking vitamin D was linked to a longer period of living…
According to the study, participants who exercised twice or more weekly with others saw a 29.2% decrease in risk of cognitive impairment, while those who…
Dementia is a progressive brain disorder that affects memory, thinking, behavior, and the ability to perform everyday tasks. It is a group of symptoms that…
Fatty liver disease is a condition where excess fat accumulates in the liver cells, leading to inflammation and scarring. This can impair liver function and…
A recent Cedars-Sinai study indicates that some patients diagnosed with behavioral-variant frontotemporal dementia, an incurable condition causing loss of behavior control and daily living abilities,…
Cognitive decline refers to the gradual decrease in cognitive abilities such as memory, attention, and problem-solving. It is a natural part of aging, but it…
In persons with Alzheimer’s disease, the largest positive effect has been observed when stimulating the region between the fornix (green) and the bed nucleus of…
A recent study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that older adults with severe hearing loss were more…
Falls in the elderly population is a growing concern for public health, with millions of injuries occurring annually among older adults. Those living with dementia…
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. It is the most common cause of dementia among older adults and…
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. It is the most common cause of dementia in older adults and…
The new research has made strides in understanding the mechanism behind a type of dementia that affects young people. New research offers insight into the basic…
According to a new study from Tufts University, adults who suffered from varying rates of cognitive decline had better cognitive function with higher levels of…