Whether it’s diet, exercise or air pollution, researchers are constantly investigating lifestyle and environmental factors that may play a role in the progression or…
Early detection of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease can help patients get the care and help they need sooner rather than later, but there is…
Scientists are increasingly certain that Alzheimer’s and other dementias are caused by many factors. Genetics certainly play a major role, but researchers are increasingly…
“My mom died peacefully this afternoon after a decade-long battle with Alzheimer’s and dementia,” professional skateboarder Tony Hawk, 51, wrote on his Facebook page…
Staying aerobically fit, and sticking to an exercise routine like running, is good for your brain and overall health. But new research points towards…
A new study focusing on midlife physical activity finds that skiing may decrease a person’s risk of depression and vascular dementia—but not Alzheimer’s disease….
Air pollution may not just be harmful to your lungs and respiratory health. Breathing in fine dust pollution known as particulate matter may also…
Both Parkinson’s disease and dementia were ravaging the brain and behavior of actor Robin Williams before his death, but at the time, he didn’t…
Alzheimer’s disease is more prevalent among women than men: Two-thirds of the 5.5 million people in the U.S. living with the disease are women….
With the changes that occur as you age, it can be easy to think of growing older as a steady decline. While some changes…
Type 2 diabetes is linked to a two-fold or higher increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers presented findings at Neuroscience 2019, the annual…
What’s happening inside the brain during and after a traumatic brain injury is still an active area of research. While nerve damage from hits…
Building empathy among caregivers and healthcare providers is an important aspect of treating dementia, and virtual reality (VR) offers a way for people to…
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…
Hearing aids may be more beneficial for your health than just improving your auditory perception. A new study out of University of Michigan finds…