Menopause May Leave Clues That Predict Future Dementia Risk

2 October 2026

Menopause is often associated with hot flashes, anxiety, brain fog and sleep problems, suggesting that the transition affects not only the body but also the…

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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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Financial Instability Associated with Faster Brain Ageing

31 July 2026

Persistent financial hardship is associated with faster cognitive decline and poorer brain health in later life, according to a new study led by researchers at…

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Study Finds Frequent TV Watching Associated with Smaller Brain Structures

23 July 2026

For decades, parents have warned that watching too much television would “rot your brain.” While that phrase may be an exaggeration, new research suggests the…

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Healthy Living May Help Offset Genetic Risk for Dementia

11 June 2026

With dementia cases projected to nearly triple worldwide by 2050, researchers are increasingly seeking ways to prevent or delay the disease. While genetics play a…

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Hospital-Related Delirium Could Be an Early Warning Sign of Dementia

10 May 2026

Older adults who experience delirium during a hospital admission may face a substantially increased risk of developing dementia in later life, even if they were…

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Study Finds Strong Connection Between Severe Infections and Dementia Risk

26 April 2026

Severe infections may raise the risk of dementia independently of other coexisting health conditions, according to a new study published on 24 March in the…

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Older Adults Who Cook Weekly May See a 30% Drop in Dementia Risk

19 April 2026

Preparing a home-cooked meal at least once a week may reduce older adults’ risk of developing dementia by around 30%, according to research published online…

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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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USC research shows early Alzheimer’s brain markers vary across diverse populations

31 March 2026

A team of researchers from the USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute at the Keck School of Medicine of USC has identified…

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Changes in brain blood flow and oxygen supply may provide early warning signs of Alzheimer’s

14 March 2026

Subtle alterations in the way blood circulates through the brain and how brain tissue uses oxygen may be closely associated with the risk of Alzheimer’s…

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