What factors affect our brain health? What can we do to protect our brains from premature aging, cognitive decline, and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia? Scientists, doctors, patients, and caregivers share insights here about brain health.
As the global population ages, understanding the variability in cognitive aging becomes increasingly important. Why do some individuals remain cognitively sharp while others experience…
For many, the holidays are indeed the most wonderful time of the year. Families and friends come together and enjoy food, good cheer –…
‘Tis the season when the conversation shifts to what you’re thankful for. Gathered with family and friends around a holiday feast, for instance, people…
It’s that time of year again – the end of daylight savings and the beginning of the dark season. While many of us look…
Caregivers: If you’re constantly worrying or feeling anxious, overwhelmed or moody, if you have difficulty concentrating, if you’re depressed or agitated, if your self…
From the crispy crunch of fresh veggies to the creamy indulgence of decadent desserts, we all have different food preferences. Our palates develop uniquely,…
You’ve driven home from work along the same route for the past five years. But lately, you’ve been stopping at the same intersection, struggling…
No one can tell for certain if you’ll develop Alzheimer’s disease 10, 20 or 30 years from now — but you can certainly lower…
Dementia is not an inevitable consequence of aging. It’s thought that around 40 percent of dementia cases could be prevented (or at least delayed)…
When entrepreneur and futurist Maddy Dychtwald took a careful look at the longevity space, she found there were very few books out there tailored…
Creating art for healing purposes dates back tens of thousands of years, to the practices of First Nations people around the world. Art therapy…
Twenty-six years. That is roughly how much of our lives are spent asleep. Scientists have been trying to explain why we spend so much…
According to Homer Simpson, alcohol is “the cause of, and solution to, all of life’s problems.” While the patriarch of the Simpson family isn’t…
Researchers have long tied inflammation to increasing Alzheimer’s risk, particularly in how it triggers amyloid production in the brain. Scientists are now delving deeper…
Regular physical activity can improve cardiovascular and brain health, especially for those worried about Alzheimer’s risk. And for people who may already be living…