A drugmaker agreed to pay $116 million in penalties to settle charges by the U.S. government that it sought to improperly influence doctors in…
Though we may not realize it, we each have our own personal walking style and pace. Now researchers are finding that a person’s walking…
When someone is diagnosed with dementia, completing some of the most basic tasks — like bathing — can become difficult, strained and time-consuming. You…
A new study examined a group of Roman Catholic nuns, aiming to find out how the risk of dementia changed based on their language…
Scientists at Northwestern Medicine have pinpointed the location of of the brain networks that can lead to primary progressive aphasia (PPA), which is a…
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…
If you want to reduce your risk for dementia, lower your risk factors for stroke, urges a group of experts in a manifesto published…
Journalist and “On Pluto: Inside the Mind of Alzheimer’s” author Greg O’Brien discusses his early-onset Alzheimer’s diagnosis and advice he’d offer others who have…
The effects of dementia are well-researched and much discussed. However, what often goes unnoticed is the effects of being a caregiver for a loved…
Lead researcher and neurology professor at the University of Miami Dr. Deborah Mash is studying the link between Alzheimer’s signs in dolphins and humans….
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…
Jack York, founder of It’s Never 2 Late (iN2L), discusses how innovative technology can improve older adults’ physical and mental well-being. Access more Being…
As a teenager, I would visit my grandmother over the summer and she was always the life of the party. She introduced me to…