dementia
Testosterone Could Help Combat Dementia In Women
A new study by Australian researchers shows that testosterone therapy can help combat dementia in post-menopausal women.
Cough Syrup Ingredient To Be Tested In Down Syndrome Clinical Trial
Researchers say that a common ingredient in cough syrup could significantly improve the quality of life of people with Down syndrome.
Australians Double Their Antidepressants
The use of antidepressants doubled in Australia between 2000 and 2011, reveals a new study.
Older Men Who Use Computers Have Lower Dementia Risk, Study
Having access to a personal computer lowers or decreases the risk of cognitive decline and dementia in older men by up to 40 percent, say researchers in Australia.
Left Brain-Right Brain Split Challenged By Musical Study
New research from Australia is challenging the widely held view that emotions and feelings are the domain of only the right hemisphere.
Aging Asia Faces Issues Of Isolation And Poverty, Experts Warn
With 60 percent of the world’s population, Asia has one of the largest concentrations globally of aging persons, creating a host of potential challenges, experts warn.
Almost 1/4 Of Intelligence Changes Are Due To Genes, Scientists Say
Researchers have shown that genetic factors may account for about a quarter of the changes in intelligence over our lives, with the rest being due to the environment.
Study: Alzheimer’s Vaccine Slows Memory Loss In Mice
Researchers at the University of Sydney’s Brain and Mind Research Institute have developed a vaccine that slows the progression of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in mice.
Testosterone Spray May Boost Women’s Memory, Study
Monash researchers have discovered that a testosterone spray may slow cognitive decline and reduce dementia in women.
