Study Finds One in Three Older Adults With Cognitive Disorders Take Potentially Harmful Medications

25 September 2026

Adults aged 65 and older with cognitive disorders such as dementia may be particularly vulnerable to harmful effects from medications used to treat central nervous…

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Cleveland Study Pinpoints Major Driver of Cognitive Decline With Age

28 July 2026

A research team from University Hospitals, Case Western Reserve University, and the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center has identified a key molecular driver of…

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The Brain’s Overnight Maintenance System: Sleep and Dementia Explained

12 June 2026

Why are chronic stress, depression, cardiovascular disease, fragmented sleep, and aging all linked to a greater risk of dementia? In a new review article published…

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New Study Reveals How to Detect Alzheimer’s Alongside a Difficult-to-Diagnose Dementia

8 April 2026

People living with Alzheimer’s disease frequently have additional neurodegenerative conditions, one of which is the less well-understood frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD). Traditionally, FTLD could only…

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UMass Amherst Study Reveals Long-Term Cognitive Risks of Early Adult Alcohol Use

7 April 2026

It is widely recognised that people often turn to alcohol as a way to cope with stress. However, new research led by the University of…

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University of Michigan Study Connects Chronic Lead Exposure With Increased Dementia Risk

10 March 2026

As rates of dementia continue to climb across the United States, new research from the University of Michigan School of Public Health suggests that long-term…

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From gums to the brain: exploring the oral health–dementia link

2 February 2026

Poor oral health may raise the risk of dementia through a combination of biological processes and social factors, according to researchers from Science Tokyo. Drawing…

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Older Adults Under Stress Face Greater Challenges Recovering from Surgery

22 January 2026

Even relatively modest stress before surgery may significantly affect how well older adults recover, according to new research from Duke University School of Medicine. The…

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Playing or listening to music in later life tied to sharply lower dementia risk, research shows

14 November 2025

A new Monash University-led study has found that regularly listening to music after the age of seventy is associated with a striking reduction in dementia…

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Your neighbourhood could influence your brain’s wellbeing, new research reveals

27 October 2025

A new study from the Wake Forest University School of Medicine has found that the conditions of your neighbourhood may play a major role in…

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Lack of quality sleep may speed up brain ageing

20 October 2025

A study from Karolinska Institutet published in eBioMedicine reveals that poor sleep could make the brain appear older than its actual age. The research suggests…

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Creativity keeps the mind young, says worldwide study on brain health

19 October 2025

Engaging in creative experiences such as music, dance, visual arts, and even specially designed video games can significantly slow the process of brain ageing while…

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