Direct Genetic Link Between Vitamin D Deficiency and Dementia
Dementia is one of the major causes of disability and dependency among older people worldwide, affecting thinking and behaviors as you age. But what if you could stop this degenerative
Seven Hours of Sleep is Optimal in Middle and Old Age, Say Researchers
Seven hours is the ideal amount of sleep for people in their middle age and upwards, with too little or too much sleep associated with poorer cognitive performance and mental
Bleeding Gums Increase Risk of Heart Disease, Diabetes, Autoimmune and Mental Health Disorders in New Study
British researchers have published a new study showing that people with periodontal disease face a significantly high risk of developing a range of other illnesses, including cardiovascular disease (heart failure,
Reversing Cataracts Linked to 30% Lower Risk of Developing Dementia
Cataracts affect most older adults at risk for dementia, and now researchers are finding strong evidence that cataract surgery is associated with a lower risk of developing dementia. The Adult
Normal-Tension Glaucoma Linked to Cognitive Impairment, Dementia
A type of glaucoma called Normal-Tension Glaucoma is associated with an increased risk of cognitive impairment and possibly dementia, finds research published online in the British Journal of Ophthalmology. Glaucoma
Vision Impairment Associated With Increased Risk of Death
The global population is aging, and so are their eyes. In fact, the number of people with vision impairment and blindness is expected to more than double over the next