Tag: dementia
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…
Lost Bearings: How Errors in the Brain’s Compass Heighten Dementia Risk
Researchers at the German Centre for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) have discovered that people at higher risk of developing…
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…
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…
How daily habits may erode the brain’s control system and heighten dementia risk
Nearly half of all dementia cases could be prevented through lifestyle changes, with factors such as exercise, diet,…
Average Dementia Diagnosis Occurs 3.5 Years After Symptom Onset
People with dementia typically receive a diagnosis an average of 3.5 years after symptoms are first noticed, according…
Nature-themed virtual reality enhances emotional health in older adults with dementia
Experiencing nature — even through a virtual environment — can significantly improve emotional well-being and enhance quality of…
Prolonged Exposure to Outdoor Air Pollution Associated with Higher Dementia Risk
A new large-scale analysis drawing from data on nearly 30 million people has reinforced the link between prolonged…
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…
Neighbourhood Environment Linked to Inflammation and Early Signs of Dementia
A recent study, published on June 25, 2025, in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of…
Breakthrough in Gene Therapy Offers Hope for Preserving Memory in Alzheimer’s Patients
Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have unveiled a pioneering gene therapy that…
New study reveals connection between depression and heightened dementia risk in middle and later life
A groundbreaking new study has revealed that depression experienced in both midlife and later life is associated with…