Voice disorders and hearing loss linked to dementia risk, study finds
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! New research suggests that voice disorders, including shifts in vocal pitch, volume or clarity, could indicate a higher probability of developing dementia or cognitive impairment in the future. A study…
Eating just a few slices of deli meat daily linked to higher dementia risk: study
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Eating just two slices of deli meat a day was associated with a substantially higher risk of dementia, according to a new review of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and brain health. The findings, published in the…
Menopause brain fog vs. dementia: How women can tell the difference
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Losing a train of thought, struggling to recall once-familiar words, or forgetting the reason for walking into a room can leave older adults wondering if they are experiencing early signs of Alzheimer’s disease…
Osteoporosis drugs linked to lower Alzheimer’s disease and dementia risk
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Commonly used osteoporosis drugs were linked to a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia in a large study of older adults. Among a group of 121,492 adults age 60 or older, the use of…
Early statins tied to 15% lower dementia risk in type 2 diabetes study
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Starting statin therapy shortly after a type 2 diabetes diagnosis may not only protect the heart — it may also be linked to a lower dementia risk. A large study presented at the European Society of Cardiology…
Hormone therapy before age 56 may cut dementia risk, study suggests
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Women who start hormone replacement therapy (HRT) at a certain age may have a lower dementia risk, a new study suggests. The study, which was published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia, analyzed UK Biobank data of…
7 overlooked dementia risk factors revealed in major health update
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a major update to its guidelines on reducing the risk of cognitive decline and dementia. The second edition of the original 2019 report was updated to…
Shingles vaccine may cut stroke and vascular dementia risk, study suggests
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A recent study led by researchers at Brown University appears to strengthen the link between shingles vaccination and a reduced risk of dementia diagnoses in older adults. The study, published in The Annals of…