Want to prevent dementia? Here are a few healthy, low-risk, science-backed approaches to lowering your risk. Dementia has no cure. And while there is…
There currently no cure or treatment that can completely halt or reverse Alzheimer’s pathology in the brain. One of the biggest obstacles: Even after…
When was the last time you got your vision checked? Routine screenings could spot cataracts and other eye diseases early, keeping vision loss minimal….
Have you made that free flu shot appointment at your local pharmacy yet? The data shows that people who skip their flu shot had…
A recent study has suggested Shingrix, a relatively new vaccine given to protect older adults against shingles, may delay the onset of dementia. This…
More than 38 million Americans have diabetes, 16.8 million of them over the age of 65. In addition to increasing the risk of heart…
While Alzheimer’s disease isn’t curable, research shows it may be preventable or postponable by controlling lifestyle factors like diet. Yet, with so many diets…
“How can I prevent Alzheimer’s?” There is no surefire way to cure or altogether avoid Alzheimer’s disease, but research shows you can take certain…
At this time of year many of us resolve to prioritise our health. So it is no surprise there’s a roaring trade of products…
Humans are organized into around 200 nations, yet there are roughly 6,000 languages in existence. It therefore seems obvious that bilingualism is much more…
Perhaps the word “polyphenol” means little to you, but they certainly mean a lot to your health. Polyphenols are a family of chemical compounds…
According to data compiled by the World Health Organization, the number of people living with dementia is expected to increase to 139 million in…
Is dementia preventable? Research shows that yes, sometimes, it is. Scientists project that the number of people living with dementia, a neurodegenerative syndrome which…
More than one in four adults over the age of 65 develops diabetes. This condition damages the pancreas, making it hard for the body…
Age is the major risk factor for Alzheimer’s — approximately 10 percent of people over the age of 65 develop the disease. As cases…