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Stroke, dementia and depression share these 17 preventable risk factors

April 11, 2025

Stroke, dementia and depression share these 17 preventable risk factors

A new study from Mass General Brigham (MGB), which identified 17 shared risk factors all linked to stroke, dementia and late-life depression. Researchers and physicians weigh in.

Diabetes 'rewires' the brain in surprising way, study finds

April 8, 2025

Diabetes 'rewires' the brain in surprising way, study finds

In a new study, researchers found that type 2 diabetes can “rewire" the brain in ways similar to early Alzheimer’s disease. Experts comment on the link between high blood sugar and cognitive decline.

The 3 curses of Alzheimer’s caregivers

April 6, 2025

The 3 curses of Alzheimer’s caregivers

Over time, my first Elaine faded more and more. As the years passed, I learned a lot about how best to care for my second Elaine – the one whose mind was riddled with Alzheimer's.

New blood test diagnoses Alzheimer’s disease and measures how far it's progressed

April 1, 2025

New blood test diagnoses Alzheimer’s disease and measures how far it's progressed

A new blood test test could determine how far Alzheimer's has progressed and could also help confirm whether another condition is causing a person’s cognitive symptoms.

Alzheimer’s-related dementia could be prevented by experimental drug, researchers say

March 22, 2025

Alzheimer’s-related dementia could be prevented by experimental drug, researchers say

For some people with a high risk of Alzheimer's who received a drug called gantenerumab for eight years, their risk of developing symptoms was cut in half, according to a new srudy.

Parkinson’s cases could double globally by 2050, study reveals

March 21, 2025

Parkinson’s cases could double globally by 2050, study reveals

By 2050, Parkinson’s disease cases could double, reaching over 25 million worldwide. A new study reveals that aging and population growth could be key drivers of the increase.

Gene Hackman’s dog likely died of dehydration and starvation, showed partial mummification, report says

March 14, 2025

Gene Hackman’s dog likely died of dehydration and starvation, showed partial mummification, report says

Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa Hackman's dog most likely died from starvation and dehydration, according a report obtained by The Associated Press.

Higher dementia risk seen in women with common health issue

March 13, 2025

Higher dementia risk seen in women with common health issue

A new study suggests that greater menopause symptoms could put women at a higher risk of dementia and other cognitive decline later in life, a new study suggests.

Neurologist breaks down the impact of Alzheimer’s on Gene Hackman

March 8, 2025

Neurologist breaks down the impact of Alzheimer’s on Gene Hackman

UCSF Memory and Aging Center neurologist Dr. Michael Geschwind evaluates new details in Gene Hackman’s death on ‘Fox Report.’

Dementia risk could increase with low levels of essential vitamin

February 26, 2025

Dementia risk could increase with low levels of essential vitamin

“Normal" levels of vitamin B12 may not be enough to ward off dementia, according to researchers at University of California San Francisco. A neurosurgeon comments on the findings.