Unintentional weight loss happens when pounds drop without trying through diet or exercise. It often signals hidden health issues and can connect to cognitive decline, where thinking skills like memory and focus weaken over time. Doctors see this link most…
Weight Changes Before Dementia Diagnosis Many people notice shifts in body weight years before a dementia diagnosis. These changes can signal early brain problems, but they work in different ways depending on a person’s starting weight and gender. Researchers have…
Metabolic Syndrome and Brain Health Metabolic syndrome is a group of health issues that often happen together. It includes high blood pressure, high blood sugar, extra fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol levels. These problems raise the risk for…
Insulin Resistance and Dementia Risk Your brain needs energy to function, just like any other part of your body. That energy comes from glucose, a type of sugar in your blood. Insulin is the hormone that helps your brain cells…
Hypoglycemia happens when blood sugar drops too low. In seniors, it often leads to confusion that can look like dementia or a stroke. Many older adults have diabetes and take medicines like insulin to control blood sugar. These drugs work…
How Blood Sugar Swings Affect the Brain Your brain depends on glucose from blood sugar for energy, but when levels swing up and down, it disrupts thinking, mood, and memory. High spikes damage brain blood vessels over time, while sharp…
Long Term Inflammation and Brain Aging Your brain changes as you get older. One big change involves long term inflammation. This is when the brain’s immune system stays active too long. It harms brain cells over time. Think of it…
Autoimmune Conditions and Cognitive Symptoms Autoimmune conditions happen when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own healthy tissues. This can lead to inflammation in various parts of the body, including the brain, which often causes cognitive symptoms like brain…
# Inflammation From Chronic Illness and Dementia When your body fights off an infection or heals from an injury, inflammation is actually helpful. It’s your immune system’s way of protecting you. But what happens when that inflammation doesn’t turn off?…
Oral Infections and Cognitive Decline Your mouth holds more than just teeth and gums. It is home to billions of bacteria, and when those bacteria cause infections, they might affect your brain health over time. Recent studies show a clear…