A rare policy quirk in Wales offered scientists an accidental natural experiment—and what they found could reshape how we prevent dementia. Researchers discovered that people eligible for the shingles ...

An unusual public health policy in Wales may have produced the strongest evidence yet that a vaccine can reduce the risk of ...

A vaccination to prevent horribly painful shingles may offer an extra benefit: New research suggests it might lower the risk ...

By Paula Span Joan Presky worries about dementia. Her mother lived with Alzheimer’s disease for 14 years, the last seven in a memory-care residence, and her maternal grandfather developed ...

Moderate-to-vigorous exercise may lower dementia risk, a recent study finds. Even just 35 minutes a week may lower dementia risk by 41%. Brain health experts explain how to lower your risk of ...

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 ...

People with low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels lower than 70 mg/dl had a 26% lower risk of dementia and 28% ...

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WEDNESDAY, April 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Lower levels of “bad” LDL cholesterol could mean a lower risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, a new study says. People with low-density ...