1 in 5 Japanese seniors will have dementia by 2060: government study

Around 20% of Japan’s population aged 65 and older is projected to suffer from dementia by 2020, the government said on Wednesday. Key point...

Researchers develop blood test that can detect Alzheimer’s disease early

An international research team led by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has reportedly developed a groundbreaking b...

Playing an instrument linked to better brain health in adults: study

Engaging in musical activities, such as playing instruments or singing in choirs, could contribute to maintaining cognitive sharpness in old...

Drinking 3 cups of tea daily could delay aging, study suggests

Scientists at China’s Sichuan University found that daily tea consumption could extend people’s lifespans. Key findings: Their r...

Japanese researchers create AI models to screen for Alzheimer’s disease

Japanese researchers successfully developed machine learning models to predict elevated levels of brain amyloid beta (Aβ), a key indicator o...

Wasabi may provide ‘really substantial’ boosts to memory: study

A study by researchers at Tohoku University in Japan suggests that wasabi may have properties beneficial to short- and long-term memory, par...

Drinking tea, coffee may lower risk of cognitive disorders: study

Caffeine, a key component of both tea and coffee, plays a pivotal role in enhancing brain function and safeguarding against long-term cognit...

$3.4M grant to fund study on racism’s impact on Alzheimer’s risk, care for Asian Americans

The National Institute on Aging will provide the grant to the research led by a research team at the University of Maryland ...

Chinese herbal medicine offers hope for memory loss, trial shows

A world-first clinical trial in Australia has found that Sailuotong (SLT), a Chinese herbal medicine compound, can significantly improve mem...

Bilingualism may help protect against dementia, study reveals

A new study suggests that bilingualism can help maintain memory in older adulthood.  In the study “Linking early-life bilingualism and...

19-year-old in China is world’s youngest to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s: study

A team of Chinese researchers claimed to have discovered the world’s youngest Alzheimer’s disease patient.   Scientists from Xua...

91-year-old woman with dementia punched, knocked into concrete in SF attack

A 91-year-old woman has reportedly fallen victim to a seemingly random attack in San Francisco’s Richmond District. The incident occurred at...

No jail time for man who shoved 92-year-old Asian man with dementia in Vancouver, says judge

Jamie Bezanson, the man who attacked a 92-year-old Asian man with severe dementia at a 7-Eleven in East Vancouver on March 13, 2020, will n...

Thai Mom With Dementia Leaves House to See Son Nearby, Walks 400 Miles to China

Eight months ago, a 59-year-old Thai woman with dementia left her house to see her son who lived nearby, but ended up walking 400 miles to C...

Missing Elderly Chinese Woman With Dementia Found Cleaning Tomb of Dead Husband

A Chinese man had the scare of his life after discovering that his 80-year-old mother with dementia had apparently gone missing. Identified...

Chinese Professor Who Brings His Mother With Alzheimer’s to His Classes is ‘Son Goals’

A university professor from Southwest China’s Guizhou Province is melting the hearts of many Chinese netizens for his unconditional lo...

Japanese Restaurant Always Gets Orders Wrong Because They Hire Waiters With Dementia

A pop-up restaurant in Japan has been making headlines for their unique concept of hiring waiters with dementia. Located in Tokyo’s To...