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…
Some early studies suggested a class of diabetes drugs called GLP-1 agonists, which have been proven to also help people lose weight and reduce…
Researcher James Galvin speaks about how the loss of muscle mass in aging can influence our cognitive health. While previous research has found that…
The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention and intervention, a global project that gets scientists to review the evidence for risk factors of dementia every few…
With scientists studying if new semaglutide weight loss drugs could potentially treat dementia, many have questions about the potential impact of Ozempic and Wegovy…
During the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Philadelphia last week, researchers and drug companies presented data on a range of different Alzheimer’s drugs. Amidst…
Two people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s claim to have conquered the disease through simple lifestyle changes. Dementia and Alzheimer’s have been the leading killers in…
Four-time Emmy winning and two-time Golden Globe winning actor Gena Rowlands is likely a very familiar face. She has starred alongside her husband, John…
More than 38 million Americans have diabetes, 16.8 million of them over the age of 65. In addition to increasing the risk of heart…
Walk 10,000 steps a day, cut back alcohol, get better sleep at night, stay socially active — we’re told that changes like these can…
Cognitive decline and dementia already affect more than 55 million people worldwide. This number is projected to skyrocket over the next few decades as…
From the crispy crunch of fresh veggies to the creamy indulgence of decadent desserts, we all have different food preferences. Our palates develop uniquely,…
High-tech treatments for neurodegenerative diseases aren’t so far off. In fact, some patients already have brain implants that help address their symptoms by sending…