• Long-Term Hormone Therapy Treatments May Increase Alzheimer’s Disease Risk In Women: Study

  October 04, 2021 By: Martha Garcia

  A new study links combination hormone therapy for women going through menopause with an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease.

• Antipsychotics and Cholinesterase Inhibitors Linked to Increase Fall Risk For Elderly Users: Study

  September 28, 2021 By: Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that the use of antipsychotics and some Alzheimer's disease drugs can increase the risk of elderly falls and fractures.

• Antipsychotic Use May Be Linked to Increased Dementia Risk, Researchers Warn

  September 22, 2021 By: Martha Garcia

  Researchers now theorize that antipsychotics may increase the risk of dementia due to their effects on the brain.

• Even Small Amounts of Particulate Matter Air Pollution Increases Dementia Risk: Study

  August 13, 2021 By: Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study reveals that prolonged particulate matter air pollution exposure may increase the risk of dementia.

• Most Dementia Cases Among U.S. Elderly Often Go Undiagnosed, Unreported: Study

  July 06, 2021 By: Luke Tollen

  Only 1-in-10 dementia cases among the elderly are properly diagnosed, according to the findings of a new study.

• Lipitor, Zocor, Similar Cholesterol Drugs May Increase Dementia Risks: Study

  June 22, 2021 By: Martha Garcia

  A new study links some popular cholesterol drugs, which can affect the brain, to an increased risk of dementia.

• Head Trauma That Causes Sleep Disorders May Increase Risk of Dementia: Study

  June 15, 2021 By: Martha Garcia

  A new study finds links between traumatic brain injuries, sleep disorders, and the later development of dementia.

• Aspirin and Other NSAIDS May Help Protect Against Air Pollution Side Effects: Study

  May 20, 2021 By: Martha Garcia

  Aspirin and NSAIDs appear to have some protective properties vs. particulate matter air pollution, according to the findings of a new study.

• Study Finds Similar Affects of Head Trauma and Alzheimer’s Disease On The Brain

  May 11, 2021 By: Martha Garcia

  Traumatic brain injuries' effects on the brain are very similar to those of Alzheimer's disease, according to the findings of a new study.

• Infections in Nursing Homes Often Followed By Cognitive Decline: Study

  April 27, 2021 By: Russell Maas

  A new study finds the risk of cognitive decline increases for nursing home residents if they have been hospitalized for an infection.