Having a baby with low birth weight may increase dementia risk
Women who deliver infants with low birth weight may have a higher risk of dementia later in life, according to a study by researchers at Harvard Chan School and collaborating institutions.
Olive oil may reduce risk of death from dementia
People who incorporate olive oil into their everyday diet may decrease their risk of dementia-related death, according to a new Harvard Chan School study.
Cholesterol-transporting molecule may increase Alzheimer’s risk
Having higher levels of a certain lipoprotein—a molecule that helps carry fat around the body—may increase people’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
Researching new ways to prevent Alzheimer’s
Irfan Chaudhuri, SM ’24, discusses his path to public health and a master of science degree in neuropsychiatric epidemiology from Harvard Chan School.
Can playing chess help fight cognitive decline?
Playing strategy games such as chess may help brains to cope with damage caused by dementia, but more research is needed to show whether it helps to prevent cognitive decline in the first place, according to experts.
Rethinking dementia as preventable, not inevitable
There are many ways to prevent dementia—starting with convincing the public it can be done, says Harvard Chan School’s Albert Hofman.
Noise can harm your health—even if you sleep through it
A new study led by Charlie Roscoe, research fellow in environmental health, found that nighttime and daytime noise generated by things like cars, trucks, trains, and airplanes was linked with increased risk of cardiovascular disease in a group…
Drops in blood pressure linked to higher dementia risk
Orthostatic hypotension—a sudden drop in blood pressure upon standing up, resulting in dizziness—may be linked to a higher risk of developing dementia, according to a new Harvard Chan School study.
Particulate air pollution from agriculture, wildfires linked with dementia risk
People living in areas with high levels of fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5)—particularly emissions from agriculture and wildfires—face increased risk of dementia in their older years, according to a new study.
Opinion: Carbon capture does not address health impacts of fossil fuels
One method of fighting climate change is to capture carbon dioxide emissions from the burning of fossil fuels at industrial facilities. But this method doesn’t address the health-harming air pollution produced throughout the oil and gas production process,…
