Obesity continues to be a growing worldwide public health problem, with up to 1.9 billion adults globally considered to be overweight or obese. And…
The exact causes behind dementia are varied and at times unclear. We know that genetic factors — like carrying the APOE4 gene — can…
In a study of 1.3 million people in the U.S. and Europe, scientists have found that having a higher BMI (body mass index) is…
While previous research has found that obesity could increase dementia risk, new research suggests being ‘skinny fat’—slender without muscle tone—is actually deadlier than obesity. And a…
A nationwide study revealed an unexpected reversal of trends: The American ‘Baby Boomer’ generation scored lower in large-scale cognitive testing than members of older…
At the National Alzheimer’s Summit, experts stressed that it is possible for people to reduce their risk of developing dementia by making certain lifestyle…
Dementia disproportionately affects communities of color. The new UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Center for Brain Health Equity joins the fight to address the disparity. According to the…
