When someone is diagnosed with dementia, completing some of the most basic tasks — like bathing — can become difficult, strained and time-consuming. You…
Speaking several languages may help protect your brain against developing dementia. A new study examined a group of Roman Catholic nuns, aiming to find…
Memory loss is usually the most common symptom of dementia but in some cases, patients lose their ability to speak first. Speech difficulty, known…
Migraines, those pesky headaches that can often leave you bedridden for a full day, may contribute to a higher risk of cognitive decline. A…
Marriage is likely the single most important relationship a person will have in their adult life. And it turns out that getting married can…
High blood pressure is linked to a lot of common health problems, most notably stroke and heart disease. Scientists have also established a link…
Between 50–70 million Americans live with a sleep disorder. While getting a bad night’s sleep has been linked to an increased dementia risk, researchers…
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