Dementia : Science World Report

Aug 25, 2014 11:06 AM EDT

Simple Eye Examine May Predict Dementia: Changes in the Eye Reveal Brain Function

Changes in a person's eye may just predict changes in the brain.

Aug 07, 2014 09:40 AM EDT

Scientists Discover Link Between Vitamin D and Alzheimer's Disease

Do you get enough vitamin D? You may want to be certain if you're older. Scientists have found that older people who don't get enough of this vitamin may have double the risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

Aug 04, 2014 12:49 PM EDT

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Help Decrease Dementia Risk

Eating baked or broiled fish once a week could help to boost brain health, according to a recent study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine found that the omega-3 fatty acid found in this food helped decrease the ris...

Jul 31, 2014 12:03 PM EDT

Could Depression Increase the Risk of Dementia?

A recent study published in the journal Neurology shows that those who deal with depression may be at an increased risk for dementia.

Jun 25, 2014 09:24 AM EDT

Intellectual Stimulation Works as a Powerful Prevention Technique Against Dementia

Keep your brain busy and it just might thank you.

May 29, 2014 10:03 AM EDT

Distrusting and Cynical? You May be Hurting Your Brain: Dementia Linked to Cynical Distrust

Are you distrusting and cynical? Then you may be hurting your brain. Scientists have discovered that cynical distrust could raise your risk for developing dementia later in life.

Mar 10, 2014 05:03 PM EDT

Parkinson's Disease Increases Risk of Dementia

A recent study shows that by it may now be possible to identify symptoms experienced by first-stage Parkinson's patients who will go on to develop dementia, according to researchers at the Institut Universitaire de Geriatrie de Montreal.

Mar 10, 2014 10:20 AM EDT

Teens with Low IQ may be at Increased Risk for Early-Onset Dementia

A recent study involving data from 1.1 million young Swedish men shows that those with poorer cardiovascular health and/or lower IQs during their teenage years could be more likely to suffer from early-onset dementia.

Nov 07, 2013 12:26 PM EST

Bilingualism: Could Speaking Two or More Languages Slow Cognitive Decline?

Staying mentally active into old age can be an essential part of keeping dementia at bay. Yet a recent study shows that speaking a second language may also help slow cognitive decline.

Sep 16, 2013 12:19 PM EDT

Link between Dementia, Delirium and Declining Health while Hospitalized

A recent study shows that more than half of all patients with pre-existing dementia will experience delirium while hospitalized. Failure to detect and treat this health issue can lead to a faster decline of both physical and mental health, according to researchers.