A dementia diagnosis is devastating. While some patients given a dementia diagnosis can enroll in clinical trials that might provide a drug to slow…
With the rise of genetic testing, many people wonder about their genetic risk for Alzheimer’s. Carrying two copies of the ApoE4 gene could increase…
We know added sugar in processed foods like soft drinks and breakfast cereals could elevate your body’s glucose levels, causing health issues like obesity…
Researcher James Galvin speaks about how the loss of muscle mass in aging can influence our cognitive health. While previous research has found that…
Your teeth and your brain are both housed in your head, but what does oral care have to do with the health of your…
Ten-minute exercises increased connections in the hippocampus The hippocampus is one of the first regions of the brain affected by Alzheimer’s Next, researchers will…
New research shows that a weekly exercise routine may hinder the onset of Alzheimer’s symptoms. Participating in 150 minutes of exercise a week—just 2.5…
Alzheimer’s is a complex disease, baffling researchers for decades as they’ve tried to unravel its cause and potential treatments, but this week saw fresh…
Research shows that smoking is a risk factor for dementia, but the good news is that giving up smoking could help reduce this risk….
If you hope to maintain a sharp brain throughout old age, a new study suggests you start by maintaining another part of your body:…
Binge drinking isn’t good for you — that’s a no-brainer. When it comes to brain health, that pounding headache and day-long hangover after a…
Whether or not Alzheimer’s disease can be 100% prevented is up for debate. Scientists still don’t know exactly what causes Alzheimer’s, nor do they…
I know a care partner who wrote a one-page life story of her husband that she could share with professionals at each transition: likes, dislikes, former occupation, noteworthy accomplishments—information that would typically not be found in the medical record.
‘Skinny fat’ is a term used to describe someone who is a relatively small size, but has low muscle tone. Some people might call…
New research on dementia has found that smoking and diabetes aren’t just vaguely linked to health problems—they also may lead to build up of…