cognitive disorders
New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU), Curtin University and the University of Western Australia has found no evidence that calcium supplements increase the long-term…
USC Team Develops Innovative Imaging Technology to Detect Hidden Vascular Ageing in the Brain
Researchers at the Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (Stevens INI), part of the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern…
Parkinson’s disease in older adults is linked to increased brain amyloid without dementia
A research article published on 6 August 2025 in Aging-US (Volume 17, Issue 8) is entitled “Age-related trends in amyloid positivity in Parkinson’s disease without…
Exploring the Role of Physical Frailty in Dementia Onset
A major new study has provided fresh insight into the connection between physical frailty and dementia, suggesting that frailty may not only be associated with,…
FAU study finds lifestyle changes can slow cognitive decline
An estimated 7.2 million Americans over the age of 65 are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). By 2060, that figure is projected to rise…
Simple blood test may speed up early Alzheimer’s diagnosis
In a landmark study focusing on Hispanic and Latino adults, researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have uncovered a connection…
Weight variation as a potential contributor to cognitive decline in later life
Adults aged 65 and older who lose more than five per cent of their body weight, or whose weight fluctuates by this amount over time,…
Can eye tests uncover the earliest clues of Alzheimer’s disease?
Within the next few years, a simple eye examination could offer doctors a new way of detecting Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias long before the…
Helping Others Found to Delay Cognitive Decline
Recent evidence suggests that meaningful social engagement can be a powerful safeguard for brain health. A team from The University of Texas at Austin and…
US POINTER Trial Shows Structured Lifestyle Changes Can Slow Cognitive Decline
In US POINTER, participants were randomly assigned to one of two groups: a structured, higher-intensity lifestyle programme or a self-guided, lower-intensity approach. The structured intervention…
Global Study Finds Longer Survival Among People Diagnosed with Dementia
Survival prospects for individuals diagnosed with dementia have improved significantly in recent years, according to a major international study led by a researcher from the…
Regular Physical Activity Could Help Preserve Cognitive Function
Physical activity has long been recognised as a key component of overall health and wellbeing. Still, new research from the University of Georgia (UGA) sheds…