Dementia

A new artificial intelligence (AI) technology might be able to detect dementia and Alzheimer's disease early on, hastening diagnosis. Researchers at the University of Sheffield have created the technology, which may improve how…

According to a recent study, men may be at risk for age-related memory loss and, eventually, dementia, if their levels of sexual satisfaction fall in middle age and erectile dysfunction increase. The results, which are certain to make…

A recent study reveals that older persons who regularly use the internet may have a reduced chance of developing dementia. Results from the study, published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society on Wednesday, indicated that…

According to a new study, wearing hearing aids may reduce the incidence of dementia. A study published Thursday in The Lancet, hearing loss may increase the chance of dementia, but utilizing hearing aids reduced the risk to that of…

Researchers claim to have discovered a probable link between regular laxative use and dementia risk, but experts caution that the research is still in its early stages and should be read with caution. Constipation affects about 20% of…

A recent study reveals that pneumonia, influenza, and shingles may raise the risk of neurological illnesses including dementia and Parkinson's.  For the study, which was published in the journal Neuron, researchers examined the medical…

Dementia is one of the most serious concerns among the world's aging population, as it causes a loss of mental and physical independence. Alcohol consumption has been linked to an increased risk of dementia. Its ability to be modified…

A new study finds that sleeping pills raise the risk of dementia in white people. However, the type and dosage of medication may be variables in explaining the increased risk. It builds on prior research that reveals that persons of…