A new study indicates that passing out from drinking can double one’s dementia risk. More broadly, research on alcohol and dementia is all over…
Troubles with vision and hearing become more common with age, with one out of six Americans age 70 and over experiencing impaired vision and…
A number of studies have shown that eating a healthier diet — green leafy vegetables, berries, nuts, whole grains, fish — may reduce dementia…
Dementia researchers have looked into a variety of possible causes for the disease, from genetics to traumatic brain injuries. But one group, led by…
The party was unremarkable. Overcrowded, yes, but nothing out of the ordinary. Within 15 minutes, however, I began to feel uncomfortable and knew that…
There are countless factors that may contribute to the risk of developing dementia, from genetics to blood pressure levels. Now, it turns out that…
Awareness campaigns, research funding drives and personal testimonies have helped make Alzheimer’s disease more widely known, and new developments occur regularly as research into…
Discovering that you’ll be in charge of your loved one’s Alzheimer’s care may feel overwhelming at first. As their caregiver, you may feel stressed…
Aricept (donepezil) was the second drug approved for Alzheimer’s over two decades ago. While the drug does not halt the disease’s progression, it has…
Between 50 and 70 million Americans live with a sleep disorder. While getting a bad night’s sleep has been linked to an increased dementia…
If you want to reduce your risk for dementia, lower your risk factors for stroke, urges a group of experts in a manifesto published…
By living a healthy lifestyle, people with a high genetic risk of Alzheimer’s can lower their risk of getting the disease. That’s according to…
The 2019 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures Report reveals that one in 10 Americans age 65 or older have Alzheimer’s disease. While researchers look…
Researchers have been focusing on how brain plaque contributes to Alzheimer’s disease since Dr. Alois Alzheimer noticed strange clumps in a patient’s brain after…
There is no single test available to diagnose Alzheimer’s. Instead, physicians rely on several diagnostic tools and medical criteria to ascertain whether a person…