Humans are organized into around 200 nations, yet there are roughly 6,000 languages in existence. It therefore seems obvious that bilingualism is much more…
In a study of bilingual people and dementia risk, researchers found that speaking more than one language can cut a population’s prevalence of dementia…
“How can I prevent Alzheimer’s?” There is no surefire way to cure or altogether avoid Alzheimer’s disease, but research shows you can take certain…
This article is part of the series Diversity & Dementia, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eisai. A man in a bright yellow shirt…
FAQ: “What measures can be taken in order to reduce symptoms associated with mild cognitive impairment due to age-related memory decline?” Reducing symptoms of…
Can you train your brain to perform more efficiently? If you’re learning another language or studying how to read music, yes, according to science….
It has long been assumed that a person’s general cognitive ability declines as they grow older. But new research challenges this widely-held assumption, showing that…
A new study examined a group of Roman Catholic nuns, aiming to find out how the risk of dementia changed based on their language…
The advice to bolster brain health is varied: One day it’s to consume olive oil by the tablespoon, the next it’s to get in 10,000…