Gene Hackman was cared for by his wife in his final years. Her unexpected death highlights the essential and challenging job of those who care for Alzheimer’s patients.

According to a recent study, the number of dementia cases here in the United States is expected to double by the year 2060.

Seniors who fall are at higher risk of being diagnosed with dementia over the next year, according to researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. A recent study of data on more than 2 million older adults who had sustained some type of injury found that 10.

The brain has higher concentrations of plastic particles compared to other organs, with increased levels found in dementia patients. In a comprehensive commentary published in Brain Medicine, researchers highlight alarming new evidence of microplastic accumulation in human brain tissue,

An elderly man who has been diagnosed with dementia has been reported missing after not being seen since Sunday morning.

“Project Preserve has demonstrated exceptional foresight and dedication in educating students about brain health and dementia,” said Robin Shepherd, co-founder of SCBF. “Arhan and Samik are tomorrow’s researchers and healthcare experts who will no doubt make substantial contributions to healthy lives and longevity.”

Researchers developed a new AI tool that detects subtle changes in brain wave patterns, predicting cognitive decline before symptoms appear and opening new possibilities for early detection.

Spending more time at school could keep you sharp into old age, but there are other factors that might explain the effect

Music therapy can help lift the spirits and ease depression in people with dementia, a new evidence review has found.

Long-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) was tied to a decreased risk of dementia, data from the prospective Rotterdam Study showed. Over an average follow-up of 14.5 years, use of NSAIDs for 24 months or longer was associated with a 12% lower risk of dementia compared with non-use (HR 0.

Duffy also rebuffed Musk’s claim that air traffic controllers were hired from DEI initiatives. A study using sea sponges suggests Earth surpassed the 1.5°C warming threshold in 2020, sparking debate among scientists about the accuracy of global climate data.

Living near roads raises dementia risk, while green spaces help protect brain. Air pollution, noise, and walkability impact cognitive decline.