This common drug causes dementia

This common drug causes dementia

We have all defaulted to this drug at some point. And sometimes for a good reason, as it has saved millions of lives. But a new study published in the journal PLOS ONE reveals the devastating effects of this drug on our brains, especially as we age. It destroyed...
Why dementia hits this gender worse

Why dementia hits this gender worse

At any given time, two-thirds of all dementia patients are of just one gender. This is a widely established fact. But why is this gender so much more affected by dementia than the other? That’s the subject of a new study published in the journal JAMA Network Open. It...
Parkinson’s disease reversed (simple exercise)

Parkinson’s disease reversed (simple exercise)

For years, the medical community has been on an unsuccessful quest for effective treatments that go beyond merely managing Parkinson’s disease symptoms. Now we’re seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Because a new study in the journal npj Parkinson’s...
Parkinson’s brain death protection discovered

Parkinson’s brain death protection discovered

The main culprit behind the progression of Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the death of neurons in our brains. This cell death is due to oxidative stress, which occurs when harmful molecules called reactive oxygen species accumulate in your brain. A new study in the...
This Prevents Dementia

This Prevents Dementia

Young-onset dementia, a condition affecting people under 65, has traditionally been attributed mainly to genetic factors. But a new study in JAMA Neurology reveals that it is not all in our genes. In fact, six out of seven causes of dementia are completely...