Scientists caution that contracting shingles may heighten Alzheimer’s risk. An Oxford University-led study suggests the infection triggers a brain reaction tied to dementia by reactivating a dormant herpes virus, typically harmless since childhood. This causes…… Shingles increases Dementia Risk...
Researchers have found that hearing loss combined with acute loneliness can accelerate cognitive decline in older adults, offering a potential simple preventive measure for millions at risk of dementia. A University of Geneva study, analyzing…… Hearing and Loneliness Risks...
For years, Alzheimer’s research has focused on A-beta and tau amyloids, which harm neurons and impair brain function. A recent study from Johns Hopkins University suggests these plaques may not act alone. Researchers identified over…… 200 proteins under investigation...