Alzheimer’s: the herpes virus to blame?
A link between Alzheimer's disease and herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) was recently identified, suggesting that viral infections may play ...
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Diabetes, stroke, inflammation… poor vascular health causes the brain to age
Diabetes, stroke, small vessel diseases of the brain and inflammation accelerate brain aging, according to a new study that highlights ...
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Dementia: this is why music is good for patients
Researchers have managed to understand why and how music reduces distress and agitation in people with dementia. THE ESSENTIAL The ...
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How to have a peaceful Christmas with a loved one suffering from dementia?
Decorations, activities, outside help... Researchers provide some advice for adapting Christmas festivities to the needs and abilities of a loved ...
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Dementia: pro-inflammatory foods increase risk by 84%
A team of researchers highlights the crucial role of pro-inflammatory diet in the appearance and development of dementia, starting with ...
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Alcohol: after a certain age you have to stop drinking it
In order to prevent the risk of dementia, we should definitely stop drinking alcohol after a certain age. That's the ...
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Dementia: This is how it affects the brain’s capacity for empathy
People with frontotemporal dementia do not show the same brain activity as adults with good brain health when witnessing the ...
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Dementia: muscle loss, a risk factor?
A smaller sum of cross-sectional areas of bilateral temporalis muscles is linked to a higher risk of incidence of Alzheimer's ...
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From cardiovascular risk to dementia: men are affected earlier
With equal risk factors for cardiovascular disease, men are affected by dementia ten years earlier than women, according to a ...
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Good cardiorespiratory health reduces the risk of dementia
The higher our cardiorespiratory fitness, the more we benefit from better cognitive performance and the more we reduce the risk ...
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Do you tend to doze off during the day? This may be linked to pre-dementia syndrome
Older adults with an unwanted and sometimes uncontrollable need to sleep during the day, due to sleep problems, are more ...
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What smartphones do to children’s brains
Excessive use of screens and smartphones among children affects their attention, memory and cognitive functions, even raising the risk of ...
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Dementia: education, occupation and wealth influence your risks
British researchers have observed an association between social-economic factors and dementia risks. THE ESSENTIAL The term "dementia" encompasses a group ...
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Dementia: weekend athletes are also protected from cognitive decline
Physical activity sessions concentrated on the weekend are as protective against dementia as those during the week. THE ESSENTIAL Concentrating ...
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Dementia: physical activity reduces the risk of death for patients
Doing physical activity after a dementia diagnosis is linked to a reduction in deaths of around 30%, according to a ...
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How Music Can Help Dementia Patients
Reduction of anxiety, brain regeneration... Music proves to be an effective therapeutic tool for people suffering from dementia, researchers confirm. ...
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Loneliness increases dementia risk by a third
Feelings of loneliness and social isolation remain a major risk factor in the future development of dementia, according to a ...
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Dementia: a “treasure hunt” app helps identify people at risk
German researchers have developed an application capable of identifying people at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease by having them participate ...
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Dementia: diagnostic markers vary depending on time of day
The time of blood draw can affect the results of diagnostic tests for diseases that affect memory, thinking, and the ...
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The surprising influence of our work on our brain
A recent study published in the prestigious medical journal The Lancet reveals that certain occupations could increase the risk of ...
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Concussions increase risk of dementia as you age
Concussions suffered in youth can contribute to the development of dementia as people age, researchers say. THE ESSENTIAL Concussions, which ...
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Shingles increases risk of cognitive decline by 20%
Shingles is linked to a 20 percent higher long-term risk of cognitive decline, one of the first visible symptoms of ...
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Dementia: Lack of purpose in life could signal risk
Feelings of having no purpose in life or few opportunities for personal improvement among older adults may precede the development ...
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This common mental disorder increases the risk of dementia by 74%
Depression may accelerate cognitive decline, new research finds. THE ESSENTIAL The number of people with dementia is expected to almost ...
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Against dementia, specialists rely more on prevention than treatment
"Addressing 14 modifiable risk factors in childhood and throughout life could prevent or delay nearly half of all cases of ...
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Dementia: Shingles vaccine could reduce risk
The new "recombinant" form of shingles vaccine, called Shingrix, is associated with a lower risk of dementia within six years ...
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Driving Alert: 5 Signs That Could Indicate Dementia
Detecting these early signs can allow for early diagnosis and better management. When driving, certain symptoms can become particularly visible. ...
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Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s: body composition may influence dementia risk
People with high levels of body fat stored in the belly or arms may be more likely to develop neurodegenerative ...
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How does anxiety impact dementia risk?
People who suffer from anxiety are more likely to develop dementia. THE ESSENTIAL The presence of chronic anxiety or a ...
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Ozempic able to protect diabetics from dementia?
Diabetics who take glucagon-like peptide-1 analogues may be less likely to develop dementia later in life. THE ESSENTIAL Ozempic may ...
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