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Could estrogen use in older women be connected with a healthier brain? A study of more than 21,000 women found that those who had used estrogen-only hormone therapy later in life had fewer signs of Alzheimer’s disease and were less likely to be diagnosed with dementia. The result is intriguing, but researchers say it should […] The post Estrogen Therapy May Lower Dementia Risk in Women appeared f…

Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia. Here’s why knowing about the diversity of dementia matters.

BackgroundWhether a person with dementia receives a specific subtype diagnosis rather than a nonspecific label is a marker of diagnostic completeness. Subtype shapes safe management, including psychotropic prescribing, behavioural and psychological symptom management, and eligibility for Alzheimer’s disease therapies, yet nonspecific labels remain common where specialist assessment is unevenly ac…

ObjectivesAlthough MRI is the optimal imaging method for assessing white matter hyperintensity (WMH), it lacks sensitivity to the underlying pathophysiological changes of WMH. This study aims to investigate EEG changes associated with WMH and identify potential EEG biomarkers for WMH-related dementia.MethodsThis cross-sectional study enrolled 90 subjects: 30 patients with WMH with dementia (WMHD)…

Dementia is usually noticed when a person begins forgetting names, repeating questions, getting lost, or struggling with everyday tasks. However, scientists now know that the disease starts developing many years before these symptoms appear. Changes inside the brain can begin 10, 20, or even 30 years before memory problems become obvious. This means there may […] The post Simple Blood Test May Pr…

Dementia makes most things in life more difficult, including hospital care. Though often essential for patients suffering from severe acute illness, hospital care can be confusing for persons with dementia, or PWD.

Lewy body disease is one of the most common brain disorders linked to dementia and movement problems, yet many people know very little about it. The disease affects memory, thinking, behavior, and movement, and it is considered the second most common cause of dementia after Alzheimer’s disease. It is also closely connected to Parkinson’s disease, […] The post New Test May Detect Lewy Body Disease…

Dementia is a condition that affects the brain and slowly changes a person’s memory, thinking, behavior, and ability to manage everyday life. It is not a normal part of aging, although it becomes more common as people grow older. Dementia can affect people differently, depending on the cause and which parts of the brain are […] The post 10 early dementia signs you should never ignore appeared fir…

Having a biological age older than chronological age is associated with a greater likelihood of developing dementia, a new study has shown.

Dementia is becoming one of the world’s biggest health challenges. More than 57 million people currently live with dementia worldwide, and scientists expect that number to rise sharply in the coming decades as populations age. Dementia is not a single illness but a group of brain disorders that slowly damage memory, thinking, language, behavior, and […] The post New brain test may help doctors de…

A first-of-its-kind pilot study will examine the use of prescription cannabinoids as an alternative to antipsychotics to treat dementia in nursing homes.

Frontotemporal dementia causes striking shifts in behavior, emotion, and communication—making loved ones seem like different people. Understanding why can guide better care.

Lewy body disease is a serious condition that affects the brain. It can change how people think, move, and remember. It is not as well known as Alzheimer’s disease, but it is actually the second most common cause of dementia. This disease is also closely linked to Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia, which are […] The post New test can detect Lewy body dementia early appeared first on Know…