The risk of dementia could decrease with consistent use of smartphones and other technology among older adults, according to a new study from Baylor University.

A new study found that older adults who regularly use digital devices are less likely to suffer from cognitive impairment than those who interact with them less frequently.

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...

Some research suggests that social isolation is linked to a 50% greater risk of developing dementia, a condition involving a ...

Dementia is a syndrome that involves severe loss of cognitive abilities as a result of disease or injury. Dementia caused by traumatic brain injury is often static, whereas dementia caused by ...

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The study, published in Nature, analysed records of more than 280,000 older adults and found that those who received a largely discontinued shingles vaccine called Zostavax were 20% less likely to be ...

And while healthy lifestyle changes like stress management can delay the onset of cognitive impairment, they work best when started early. Plus, you may not be dealing with dementia at all ...

The singer, 81, best known for (Is This the Way to ... just a little forgetful.' Diagnosed with dementia in 2023 after struggling with crosswords, Tony has refused to slow down, using a ...

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For some, persistent daytime drowsiness can be more than just a function of getting older — it could be a warning sign of dementia. A new study has pinpointed when sleepiness during the day is a ...

The son of Northern Ireland sporting legend George Best has revealed he was caught up in a pub brawl with his footballing father when he was just a teenager. Calum Best was speaking to presenter ...