Sleep used as a tool for predicting dementia
Sleep has many benefits; energy, focus, muscle repair and the list goes on. Researchers may have discovered another reason to get a good night’s sleep. A team at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center published their findings...
Study: Link found between gum disease and dementia
Brushing your teeth and maintaining great oral health just got even more important. A new study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease found that bacteria that cause gum disease are likely linked to the development of dementia later on in life. Gum disease...
‘Good’ cholesterol could decrease risk for dementia
A new study has found that HDL cholesterol, sometimes referred to as “good” cholesterol, may be linked to a decreased dementia risk. The study reported that adults who have higher levels of the protein apolipoprotein E, found in HDL cholesterol, have higher cognitive...