Is dementia preventable? Research shows that yes, sometimes, it is. Scientists project that the number of people living with dementia, a neurodegenerative syndrome which…
The common flu vaccine is designed to prevent influenza. When it doesn’t prevent flu, it’s been shown to reduce the risk of severe symptoms,…
Alzheimer’s disease affects one in every three people over the age of 85, and the scale of the epidemic is only worsening. While there…
Mounting evidence indicates that a regular bowl of berries and a cup of tea is good for our health. Newer research also suggests that…
During the 19 years of the Vietnam War, the United States waged a roughly decade-long “herbicidal warfare” program — Operation Ranch Hand. In this…
Brain supplements that claim to boost cognitive function are increasingly popular, growing from a $4 billion industry of about 4,000 unique products to a…
Forgetting a word, struggling to find the right expression: For people living with dementia, the progressive loss of linguistic abilities can interfere with day-to-day…
The holidays are often a joyous time filled with celebrations, and experts say tailoring activities to the changing abilities of family members living with…
Adapting to the physical, cognitive and behavioral changes associated with dementia is key to living well — and making a home environment safer and…
For Dale Rivard, practicing law and working as a trial attorney was his calling. Rivard’s diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in 2017, however,…
Scientists have faced obstacle after obstacle in the search for effective Alzheimer’s drugs. While there are a number of symptomatic drugs approved by the…
A Phase 2a clinical trial is underway to test the possible benefits of sodium selenate for people living with frontotemporal dementia. While Alzheimer’s is…
IMAGE: Zhibin Liang, courtesy The Salk Institute. Scientists have been exploring the therapeutic effects of medical cannabis for a host of health conditions, including…
Experts emphasize that living a healthy lifestyle can help boost brain health and reduce chances of developing dementia. Diet is one among several key…
When it comes to our wellbeing, where we live matters. Residential neighborhoods may not only influence our mental health, but our physical health too…
