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A 19-year cohort study found that sitting that included mental activity was associated with a lower risk of dementia. What can we learn from the new finding?

Can an excessively long afternoon nap be a warning sign of Alzheimer's? Summary of an article in the Scientific Frontier section of the EMDA Association's blog.

Can an MRI scan predict dementia risk, even in people who appear cognitively normal? Summary of an article on the subject, as part of the Frontline section

A new study published in the journal Genomic Psychiatry points to an important possibility: a drug administered through the nose may be absorbed and reach the head area.

A new study published in Neurology reinforces an important message: It’s not enough to eat “more plants” — it’s also important what plant foods you eat. The researchers

A new study published in JAMA Network Open reinforces a very important message: The brain does not work in isolation from the rest of the body. The researchers found that

What did they study? The researchers followed 656 adults aged 55–75 for two years, who were undiagnosed with dementia at the start of the study but were at risk.

A randomized controlled trial published in BMC Geriatrics examined the TAP – Tailored Activity Program, which is based on adapting activities to a person with

A recent review published in Medscape compiles a series of studies from recent years, and raises a worrying but important message: exposure to artificial light before and during

What did they study? The study sought to examine whether drinking coffee and tea – and in particular whether caffeine consumption – is associated with the risk of dementia and poor cognitive function.