Many studies have shown a link between depression and increased risk of dementia. Seniors with depression are more likely to experience memory problems, and…
Cholesterol is a word normally linked to heart disease. And we know eating fatty, greasy foods, like burgers, fries and butter can heighten your…
By Emily Woodruff Why do some people develop dementia, when others live well into old age without memory problems? While scientists are still figuring…
Scientists highlight that targeting amyloid early on in patients’ progression of Alzheimer’s is key to treating the disease effectively. By the time a patient…
Memory loss is inescapable as we age. Everyone will experience some difference in the way they remember things from when they were younger. The…
There is no one reason why some people get Alzheimer’s and others do not. Most scientists point to genetics and lifestyle as the main…
A new report that a simple daily dose of ibuprofen could eradicate Alzheimer’s is circling the web. While the study that has sparked this…
Research is underway to study the effects of lifestyle in improving our health and reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s. For a long time, Alzheimer’s…
If the fountain of youth does exist, it’s at the end of a cycling path, a 2018 study suggests. A lifetime of vigorous exercise—cycling,…
The phrase “jog your memory” takes on new meaning in light of research that shows the simple act of running can help improve memory…
Exercise is good for you—that’s a no brainer. But scientists are finding increasing evidence it’s crucial for a healthy brain. A new study that…
The advice to bolster brain health is varied: One day it’s to consume olive oil by the tablespoon, the next it’s to get in 10,000…
Can you outsmart dementia with positive thoughts? Attitude about aging could have an effect on dementia risk, according to researchers from the Yale School of…
New research shows that retirement is associated with declines in verbal memory. You’ve probably heard the term “use it or lose it” to describe…
Considering the growing evidence that Alzheimer’s can manifest early as sensory problems like sight and hearing loss, it’s not surprising that many Alzheimer’s caregivers…