Earlier this year, the F.D.A. issued a warning to Ambrosia, a company that was selling plasma transfusions of “young blood” to elderly people, suggesting…
Tom Stevens pets his golden retriever Jennie. The dog squints her brown eyes. “How are you?” Tom says. Jennie barks in response. This encounter,…
Researchers from Yale University revived brain cells belonging to pigs four hours after their death, according to a study published in the journal Nature…
Former NFL wife and author of “After the Cheering Stops,” Cyndy Feasel discusses CTE, sports’ injuries and what parents should know about the impact…
Any person who looks after an ailing loved one is likely under a great deal of stress, but surveys indicate that Alzheimer’s caretakers experience…
Scientists still don’t know why some people get Alzheimer’s and others can recall facts and memories well into their 90s, but they believe it’s…
Most of us have experienced the beginnings of a phone scam: that stern-sounding voicemail alerting you to call the IRS immediately, the confident reassurance…
People living with dementia and their caregivers often feel as if they have nowhere to turn after a diagnosis. Many caregivers need help navigating…
Garlic’s list of health benefits is long; it’s naturally antimicrobial and can help fight infections, it has anti-inflammatory properties and studies suggest it helps…
As we age, our memory inevitably falters—it’s a normal sign of aging. But wouldn’t it be nice if you could return to the memory…
We know that regular brushing and keeping up with oral hygiene can save our teeth. But can it help preserve memory, too? A new…
Lewy body dementia (LBD) is one of the most common forms of dementia. The Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA) estimates that the brain disorder makes…
Previous evidence that Alzheimer’s could be prevented with an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drug like Aspirin was refuted by a new study. Researchers have long known…
It hasn’t been a great year for Alzheimer’s drugs—or really a great decade, even. The most recent Phase 3 trial cancellation was a study…
New research shows that heavy drinking is linked with structural changes in the brain during early abstinence. While research shows that there are many…