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Don’t Ignore Hearing Loss—Your Brain May Depend On It
A new study finds early intervention for hearing loss significantly reduces the risk of dementia.
Lifestyle Changes Can Slow Cognitive Decline As You Age (U.S. Pointer Study)
Researchers say they’ve found a “formula and recipe to improve brain health” and cognition in people at high-risk for dementia.
Biking in Mid-Life May Lower the Risk for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
A new study finds active transportation modes like biking may help lower the risk of dementia and protect a part of the brain linked to memory.
Would You Want to Know If You Had Alzheimer’s Disease Before Having Symptoms?
More than 7 million U.S. adults are now living with Alzheimer’s, according to a new report from the Alzheimer's Association.
Treating High Blood Pressure Significantly Lowers Dementia Risk, Study Finds
Proven interventions for high blood pressure lower the odds for dementia and cognitive decline, according to researchers.
Heavy Drinking Increases the Risk for Dementia, New Study Finds
Having 8 or more alcoholic drinks per week may damage areas of the brain linked to memory and thinking.
New Blood Test Helps Diagnose and Track Alzheimer’s Progression
A simple blood test can help diagnose Alzheimer’s and accurately distinguish between early- and later-stage disease, a new study finds.
Keeping Your Bad Cholesterol in Check Protects You from Dementia, New Study Finds
People with low LDL cholesterol levels are much less likely to be diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research.
Simple, At-Home Smell Test May Help Predict Alzheimer’s Disease
A new peel-and-sniff card was tested by 180 adults, and the results showed those with mild cognitive impairment had significantly more trouble identifying and remembering odors.
How Many Americans Reach the Age of 70 with Healthy Bodies and Brains?
What you eat greatly impacts your chances of healthy aging. In a new study, just over 9% of U.S. adults made it to the age of 70 free of physical, mental and cognitive impairments, and their diet had a lot to do with it, according to researchers.
Can NSAIDs like Aspirin and Ibuprofen Help Prevent Dementia?
In a new study, participants who used NSAIDS for 24 months of longer had a 12% lower risk of developing dementia.
Physical Activity Helps Prevent Depression, Dementia and More, New Study Finds
People who engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity on a regular basis are less likely to develop dementia, stroke, anxiety, depression and sleep disorders, researchers find.
Eating Red Meat, Especially Processed Red Meat, May Increase Your Risk of Dementia
A new study finds filling your plate with things like burgers and bacon may increase your risk for cognitive decline and dementia.
Gum Disease May Impair Brain Function Even in Patients with Normal Cognition
In a new study, people with moderate-to-severe gum disease were found to have altered connections between different brain regions, potentially increasing their risk of dementia.
Type 2 Diabetes Before 50 May Up Dementia Risk
A new study finds people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes before the age of 50 are nearly twice as likely to develop dementia compared to those diagnosed at 70. Researchers say the link is especially strong in those with obesity.
Sleep Apnea Linked to Higher Dementia Risk, Especially in Women
A new study finds adults 50 and older with sleep apnea face an increased risk of dementia, and researchers say the link is most significant in women as they age.
Bright Lights at Night May Increase Your Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
A new study finds exposure to high levels of outdoor light pollution may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s -- even in younger adults.
Having Diabetes Can Speed Up Brain Aging, New Study Finds
Both prediabetes and type 2 diabetes speed up brain aging, but living a healthy lifestyle offers protection, according to researchers.
Health News Results - 430
Volunteering Slows Brain Aging
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 19, 2025
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Want to keep your brain healthy as you age?
Regularly volunteer some of your time to your community, neighborhood, friends or family, a new study suggests.
People who regularly lend a hand slow their rate of aging-related brain decline by 15% to 20%, researchers re...
Dementia Diagnosis Typically Comes 3.5 Years After Symptoms
- HealthDay Reporter
- Ernie Mundell
- July 29, 2025
- Full Page
It takes an average of three-and-a-half years for typical dementia symptoms to lead to a diagnosis, a new report finds.
Diagnosis often comes even later for early-onset dem...
Insulin Nasal Spray Reaches Alzheimer's Targets, Brain Scans Show
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- July 24, 2025
- Full Page
Insulin delivered by nasal spray might be a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, a new study says.
An insulin nasal sp...
You Might Not Need As Many Daily Steps As You Think, Review Argues
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- July 24, 2025
- Full Page
Walkers don’t need to march 10,000 steps a day to gain substantial health benefits, a comprehensive new evidence review has concluded.
Instead, getting just 7,000 steps a day appears to be most effective in reducing a person’s risk of death and chronic illnes...
Nieces, Nephews Become Dementia Caregivers Unexpectedly, Study Says
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- July 18, 2025
- Full Page
Two-thirds of nieces and nephews caring for an aging relative with dementia never expected to wind up with that responsibility, a recent small-scale study says.
Popular Chronic Pain Med Linked To Dementia Risk
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- July 11, 2025
- Full Page
A drug used to treat seizures, nerve pain and restless leg syndrome might be linked with increased risk of dementia, a new study says.
Regular gabapentin use appeared to increase risk of dementia by 29% and mild cogniti...
Hearing Aids Are a Boon To Social Life, Study Finds
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- July 3, 2025
- Full Page
Some folks won’t use hearing aids because they’re worried the devices will make them look old or get in the way of their social life.
Nothing could be farther from the truth, a new evidence review says.
AI Can Help Determine A Person's Specific Form Of Dementia
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- July 1, 2025
- Full Page
A new AI tool can help doctors hone in on a patient’s particular type of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, a new study ...
Could Your Address Determine Your Dementia Risk?
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- June 30, 2025
- Full Page
Your address might influence your risk for dementia, a new study says.
People living in poor neighborhoods appear to be more likely to have biological risk factors for inflammation and
Well-being Might Be Important To Memory
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- June 20, 2025
- Full Page
Caring for your emotional health might also help keep your memory sharp, a new study says.
People with higher levels of well-being have a reduced risk of memory loss in middle age, according to a new study published June 19 in the journal
Dementia Caregivers Themselves At Higher Risk For Brain Aging
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- June 17, 2025
- Full Page
People caring for people with dementia might face future risk with their own brain aging due to lifestyle factors, a new study says.
Nearly 3 in 5 dementia ca...
Microbiome Linked To Memory Issues, Dementia In Parkinson's Patients
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- June 13, 2025
- Full Page
A person’s microbiome – the bacteria naturally living in the mouth and gut – might contribute to Parkinson’s disease, a new study says.
Specific changes in these bacteria are associated with cognitive decline in Parkinson’s, researchers repo...
Accelerated Biological Aging Tied To Dementia, Stroke Risk
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- June 12, 2025
- Full Page
A hallmark of accelerated aging appears to be linked to an increased risk of dementia and stroke, a new study says.
Shorter telomere len...
Biking Might Promote Healthy Brain Aging
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- June 11, 2025
- Full Page
Want to reduce your risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease?
Get on your bike and ride, a new study recommends.
Biking regularly for transportation appears to lower risk of dementia by 19% and
Eating Healthier Can Protect Aging Brain
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- June 2, 2025
- Full Page
It’s never too late to start eating right as a means of protecting your brain health, a new study says.
People who improved their healthy eating in middle-age had a 25% lower risk of lower risk of
Dementia Tied To Heart, Metabolic Diseases
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- May 29, 2025
- Full Page
Heart disease, strokes and diabetes contribute to many dementia cases in the United States, but the risk is not equal everywhere, a new study says.
Overal...
Poor Sleep Sign Of Brain Problems After Mild Stroke
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- May 29, 2025
- Full Page
Difficulty sleeping after a mild stroke could be a sign of continuing brain health problems in some people, a new study says.
Stroke victims who spent more time in bed struggling to sleep had lower scores on tests of thinking and memory skills, researchers reported in th...
Sleep Apnea Linked To Memory-Related Brain Decline
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- May 8, 2025
- Full Page
Sleep apnea could be costing you brain power and increasing your risk of dementia and
Biological Aging Increases Dementia Risk
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- May 1, 2025
- Full Page
People whose bodies are aging faster could be more likely to develop dementia than those with normal or slower aging, a new study says.
Folks with advanced biological a...
No Greater Risk Of Brain Aging Among People With Autism
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- April 29, 2025
- Full Page
People with autism do not appear to be at greater risk of age-related brain decline, a new study says.
Older people with autistic traits have no differences when it comes to spatia...
Signs Of Dementia, Alzheimer's Can Appear Prior To Middle Age
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- April 25, 2025
- Full Page
Risk factors for dementia could start taking their toll as early as a person’s 20s and 30s, a new study says.
Younger adults who carry known risks for dementia performed worse on memory and thinking tests between ages 24 and 44, researchers report in the May issue ...
Virtual Singing Programs Boost Mood, Well-Being Of Isolated Seniors
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- April 24, 2025
- Full Page
Singing can be a balm for the soul, but does it still soothe if a person is singing alone in a virtual crowd?
Yes, says a pandemic-era study that tested whether seniors received any emotional or mental benefit from participating in a virtual choir during
Early Menopause Might Mean Greater Age-Related Brain Decline
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- April 23, 2025
- Full Page
Early menopause could be a warning sign for future age-related brain decline, a new study says.
Women who entered menopause before 40 had a greate...
Heavy Weed Use Increases Risk Of Dementia
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- April 16, 2025
- Full Page
Middle-aged folks and seniors whose weed use lands them in the hospital are at higher risk for developing dementia within a matter of years, a new study says.
An ER vis...
Everyday Digital Tech Is Protecting Seniors' Brain Health, Study Says
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- April 15, 2025
- Full Page
It’s a common notion that overuse of smartphones, tablets, laptops and other digital devices is rotting people’s minds.
But the opposite appears to be true – regular use of digital technology seems to protect the brain against decline and
How Savvy Habits May Help Head Off Dementia
- HealthDay Reporter
- Carole Tanzer Miller
- April 12, 2025
- Full Page
From slurping daily spoonfuls of fish oil to giving up alcohol, lifting weights and playing word games, older Americans think just about anything that might keep their brains sharp is worth a try.
After all, the risk of dementia -- a loss of memory, problem-solving and t...
Air Pollution Tied To Cognitive Decline Among Seniors
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- April 10, 2025
- Full Page
Air pollution might be harming the brains of seniors, increasing their risk of dementia and cognitive decline, a new study says.
Exposure to nitrogen diox...
Heavy Drinking Linked To Brain Damage, Increased Risk Of Dementia
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- April 10, 2025
- Full Page
Heavy drinkers have an increased risk of developing brain lesions associated with memory and thinking problems, a new study says.
Folks who imbibe eight or more alcoholic drinks...
Stroke, Dementia, Depression Share Many Risk Factors
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- April 9, 2025
- Full Page
Brain diseases like stroke, dementia and depression share common risk factors, and changing any can lower a person’s risk of all three c...
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New Blood Test Can Diagnose, Track Alzheimer’s Disease
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- April 4, 2025
- Full Page
An experimental blood test for Alzheimer’s disease not only can aid in its diagnosis but also indicate how far the brain condition has progressed, a new study says.
The test tracks levels of a protein called MTBR-tau243, which is linked to toxic tau tangles that bu...
Shingles Vaccine Protects Against Dementia
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- April 2, 2025
- Full Page
The shingles vaccine can do more than protect seniors from painful, blistering rashes.
It also appears to protect older folks from dem...
Low 'Bad' Cholesterol Might Protect Against Dementia, Alzheimer's
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- April 2, 2025
- Full Page
Lower levels of “bad” LDL cholesterol could mean a lower risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, a new study says.
...
Heart Problems Linked To Brain Shrinkage
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- March 27, 2025
- Full Page
Heart disease might contribute to the sort of brain shrinkage seen in dementia, a new study says.
People with early signs of heart problems are more likely to have brai...
Scent Test Can Sniff Out Cognitive Decline
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- March 27, 2025
- Full Page
The nose might know whether a person is showing early signs of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, a new study says.
Older adults who’ve developed mild cogniti...
U.S. Foreign Aid Cuts Could Devastate Global Progress Against HIV/AIDS
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- March 27, 2025
- Full Page
HIV could explode worldwide in the wake of U.S. cuts to foreign aid, resulting in millions of AIDS deaths and soaring rates of infection, a new analysis says.
President Donald Tr...
Highly Educated Folks Face Steeper Brain Decline Following Stroke
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- March 27, 2025
- Full Page
The higher you fly, the harder you fall, the old saying goes.
There might be something to that when it comes to the aftermath of a stroke
Portable AI System Can Help Detect Brain Decline
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- March 21, 2025
- Full Page
A portable system powered by artificial intelligence (AI) can help detect early signs of brain decline, potentially offering up a red flag for people at risk of dementia or
Sleepy Seniors Might Be At Increased Risk For Dementia
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- March 21, 2025
- Full Page
Drowsy during the daytime?
For seniors, such sleepiness could indicate that they’re at increased risk for dementia, a new study suggests.
Women in their 80s had double risk of dementia if they experienced increasing daytime sleepiness over a five-year period,...
Dance Soothes Agitation In Alzheimer's Patients
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- March 20, 2025
- Full Page
Dancing is known to lift the spirit, and a new study shows that Alzheimer’s disease patients respond to the rhythmic moves as well.<...
IV Bags Might Flood Bloodstream With Microplastics
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- March 18, 2025
- Full Page
Microplastics that invade and burrow deep within the human body are becoming an increasing concern among doctors and health experts.
Now, a new study shows that even medical care is causing increased exposure to the tiny plastic particles.
Microplastics can be fou...
Music Soothes Depression In Dementia Patients
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- March 7, 2025
- Full Page
Music therapy can help lift the spirits and ease depression in people with dementia, a new evidence review has found.
Findings suggest that music-based th...
Difficult Menopause Could Be Warning Sign For Future Dementia
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- March 6, 2025
- Full Page
Hot flashes, night sweats and other symptoms of a difficult menopause could be early warning flags for dementia, a new study suggests.
Women who e...
NSAIDs Linked To Lower Dementia Risk
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- March 5, 2025
- Full Page
Over-the-counter drugs like aspirin or ibuprofen might help protect against dem...
Physical Activity Linked to Better Mental, Brain Health
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- February 28, 2025
- Full Page
Moving your body helps your brain, a new study suggests.
Folks who regularly exercise have better mental and brain health, researchers will report in early April at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology in San Diego and online.
Moderate to vigorou...
Microplastics Might Pose Brain Risk For Coastal Residents
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- February 27, 2025
- Full Page
Microplastics could be affecting the brain health of people living in coastal areas, a new study says.
Marine microplastics -- microscopic plastic fragments smaller than 5 millimeters -- are associated with disabilities of memory, thinking and mobility, according to find...
Antidepressants Might Accelerate Dementia Decline
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- February 25, 2025
- Full Page
TUESDAY, Feb. 25, 2025 (HealthDay news) -- Antidepressants are frequently prescribed to people with dementia for symptoms like anxiety, depression, aggressivene...
Enjoying Valentine's Day When a Loved One Has Alzheimer's
- HealthDay Reporter
- Ernie Mundell
- February 13, 2025
- Full Page
Love doesn't fade when one member of a family develops Alzheimer's disease, but times of intimacy like Valentine's Day can become tougher.
Experts at the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) acknowledge that a loved one living with dementia can have trouble expressing...
Cholesterol Changes in Seniors Linked to Brain Health
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- January 30, 2025
- Full Page
Seniors whose cholesterol levels spike and plummet year-to-year could be at increased risk of dementia and failing brain health, a new study suggests.
Tho...
Locking Down Blood Pressure Protects Brain Health
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- January 27, 2025
- Full Page
Maintaining tight control over blood pressure for even a short while can provide lasting benefits for seniors’ brain health, a new clinical trial says.
People had lower ri...
Controlling Infections Might Lower Dementia Risk
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- January 23, 2025
- Full Page
Preventing or treating infections could be a key means of warding off dementia, a new evidence review says.
Vaccines, antibiotics, antiviral medications and anti-in...