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26 August, 2024

Why a good night's sleep is crucial against dementia

The importance of a good night's sleep is often underestimated, but research is increasingly clear that too little sleep not only leads to fatigue and concentration problems, but is also a major risk factor for the development of dementia.

26 August, 2024

Depressive symptoms later in life may predict dementia

Elderly people who experience both mild cognitive problems and depressive symptoms are at significantly higher risk of developing alzheimer's dementia.

19 August, 2024

Why some brains resist alzheimer's

How can it be that some people show the biomarkers of Alzheimer's but never develop symptoms? This phenomenon, known as ‘resilience’ or ‘resilience’, sheds new light on Alzheimer's disease and may offer new leads for treatment.

19 August, 2024

Artificial intelligence offers new insights into neurodegenerative diseases

The relationship between neurodegenerative diseases, brain tissue abnormalities and associated symptoms is often complicated and unclear.

12 August, 2024

Preventing dementia: The power of 14 modifiable risk factors

Dementia is a growing global problem that affects not only individuals, but also families, communities and healthcare systems. With the Lancet Commission's recent 2024 update, it is clearer than ever that we can make a significant impact on the prevalence of this debilitating disease.

24 June, 2024

Early detection of Alzheimer's: new insights

In Belgium, the impact of dementia is becoming increasingly clear, with statistics showing that one in five people and one in three women develop the disease. Alzheimer's, which accounts for 70% of these cases, remains a challenge in healthcare, mainly due to limited treatment options that are…