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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Cognitive Processing Speed Exercises Show Lasting Protection Against Dementia

2 March 2026

Older adults aged 65 and above who took part in a short course of cognitive speed training were significantly less likely to develop dementia many…

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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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Concerns grow over faster ageing and dementia risk in survivors of childhood and young adult cancers

21 January 2026

Adolescents and young adults who survive cancer show signs of ageing more rapidly than peers who have never had the disease, according to new research…

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Do circadian rhythms play a role in dementia risk?

16 January 2026

Circadian rhythms that are weaker, more fragmented, or that peak later in the day are associated with a higher risk of dementia, according to a…

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Frailty and depression together may substantially increase dementia risk in later life

4 January 2026

Concurrent physical frailty and depression are likely to markedly increase the risk of dementia in older people, with the interaction between these two factors alone…

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Digital innovations for improving dementia care among people ageing at home and their caregivers

29 December 2025

Digital technology is now woven into everyday life, shaping how people communicate, organise support, and maintain relationships. From messaging platforms to video calls, these tools…

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Hospital-acquired infections linked to increased likelihood of dementia

10 December 2025

A new study published in Volume 17, Issue 10 of Aging-US on 13 October 2025 offers compelling evidence that hospitalisation for infections may play a…

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More than 90% of older people with dementia subjected to significant medical interventions in their final year, Duke-NUS reports

3 December 2025

A recent study by researchers at Duke-NUS Medical School has found that almost all older adults in Singapore living at home with advanced dementia undergo…

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Women experiencing early menopause may face greater risk of dementia, study suggests

25 November 2025

An extensive international study led by the University of Galway has identified a significant link between the timing of menopause and women’s risk of dementia,…

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Irregular blood pressure behaviour associated with early neurological changes in ageing adults

21 November 2025

Even when overall blood pressure falls within a healthy range, older adults whose readings fluctuate sharply from one heartbeat to the next may still face…

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Innovative support programme shown to ease burnout among dementia caregivers

17 November 2025

Caring for a loved one with dementia is an act grounded in devotion, yet it carries a heavy emotional and physical toll. The familiar reminder…

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