While the search for a drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease trudges on, emerging prevention evidence is the most encouraging news for those who have…
Ask Edith Smith, a proud 103-year-old, about her friends, and she’ll give you an earful. There’s Johnetta, 101, whom she’s known for 70 years…
November 28, 2017 Do the challenges and benefits that come with being married make your brain resilient against dementia? After looking at 15 studies…
In an intervention-related win for Alzheimer’s prevention, researchers at the University of South Florida have found that computerized brain-training games lowered the risk for…
November 13, 2017 Billionaire Bill Gates has personally committed $100 million to the search for a cure for Alzheimer’s, according to a blog post…
What do we know about the ketogenic diet and Alzheimer’s prevention? Some studies have shown convincing evidence that what you eat really matters when…
November 8, 2017 Why do some people get Alzheimer’s and others don’t? Many researchers are trying to answer that question by studying how risk…
A nutrient drink, known as Souvenaid, is under investigation for its effects on slowing down cognitive decline. Researchers have long made the connection between…
October 30, 2017 A study has found that marriage or a close relationship is correlated with protection against dementia. The study, conducted by Loughborough…
A new study has found that blood thinning drugs could help protect against Alzheimer’s and dementia in people with existing heart conditions. The study,…
The way Alzheimer’s gets diagnosed is changing. Instead of waiting for symptoms to show up, doctors are now lobbying for a diagnosis that centers…
We asked our readers to send us their most pressing questions on Alzheimer’s disease. The thing on everyone’s mind? Diet and Alzheimer’s. We took…
Why does Alzheimer’s happen to some, but not others? We know that certain factors like genetics and lifestyle are at play, but sometimes dementia…
After making it through the maelstrom of middle age, many adults find themselves approaching older age wondering, “What will give purpose to my life?”…
A study finds that higher lithium levels in drinking water is associated with reduced dementia rates. But, there are some caveats to this finding….