Growing older in a traditionally-styled home environment can be challenging as age takes its toll. Seniors sometimes face physical risks due to the structure…
A person’s tapping, swiping and speed of playing games on smartphones may hold information about whether they may be experiencing cognitive decline. Scientists with…
An Alzheimer’s or dementia diagnosis can often be overwhelming, particularly when it comes to figuring out whether to have your loved one stay at…
Changes in the brain — like the development of tau protein tangles — aren’t the only factors when it comes to developing dementia or…
When someone is diagnosed with dementia, completing some of the most basic tasks — like bathing — can become difficult, strained and time-consuming. You…
Donepezil, most commonly known as the brand name Aricept, is one of the more popular drugs used to treat symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer’s…
A new study examined a group of Roman Catholic nuns, aiming to find out how the risk of dementia changed based on their language…
Dietary supplements make up a ubiquitous, $40 billion industry. Some of the 50,000 different types of supplements out there claim to improve your mood,…
Scientists at Northwestern Medicine have pinpointed the location of of the brain networks that can lead to primary progressive aphasia (PPA), which is a…
Dr. Mehmet Oz opened up about his mother’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis, and how he missed the disease’s early symptoms, on his website. The cardiothoracic surgeon…
Migraines, those pesky headaches that can often leave you bedridden for a full day, may contribute to a higher risk of cognitive decline. A…
Doctors can spot the beginning stages of mild cognitive impairment, and the very early symptoms of Alzheimer’s, through memory tests. But these tests —…
Hearing aids may be more beneficial for your health than just improving your auditory perception. A new study out of University of Michigan finds…
Alzheimer’s disease can be a long haul, with some symptoms taking years and even decades to progress. By the time a patient is in…
Exercise has long been known to provide a wealth of health benefits, both physical and mental. But a new study suggests that exercise can…