Welcome to the latest edition of our Medical Myths series. Today, to mark World Alzheimer’s Day, we will be tackling myths relating to both Alzheimer’s disease and dementia at large. Today, an estimated 5.8 million people aged 65 years or older in the United States have dementia. Due to the […]
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Past studies have suggested that the humble aspirin can benefit cardiovascular health. For this reason, some researchers had hypothesized that this drug might also help prevent dementia or at least slow down cognitive decline. A new study, however, now disproves this notion. Share on PinterestNew research has found that taking […]
Researchers have discovered a way of detecting the progression of dementia in people with Parkinson’s disease by measuring iron deposits in their brains. Share on PinterestNew research finds a strong link between iron levels in the brain and cognitive health. A team of researchers has discovered that it is possible […]