Scientists increasingly say that taking care of your mind and body may be the most significant way to delay the onset of cognitive decline….
According to neuroscientist Dr. Majid Fotuhi, age-related cognitive decline is as normal as loss of muscle mass. But just like regular exercise can keep…
According to the Alzheimer’s Association’s 2020 Facts and Figures report, older African Americans are about twice as likely to have Alzheimer’s or other dementias…
Every fall, the reminders to get a flu shot can become so pervasive they can be easily ignored: “Yeah, yeah,” you say. “I need…
While most Alzheimer’s detection and prevention research is focused on the aggregation of tau tangles and amyloid beta proteins in the brain, some novel…
While there is no definitive way to prevent dementia, half of Americans are worried about developing dementia, and new research shows that certain lifestyle…
People with dementia often suffer from mental health conditions, symptoms that can lead to serious consequences. These neuropsychiatric disorders can make it more difficult…
A new study has found that people who engaged in learning activities as children — studying foreign languages, being read to, looking at atlases,…
Dietary supplements are a $40 billion industry. Some 50,000 products on the mark claim to improve mood, energy, vitamin levels, brain function, overall health….
Researchers from the National University of Ireland at Galway have discovered a significant link between high blood pressure and a higher risk of incident…
The earlier we can diagnose Alzheimer’s, the better. This is why scientists are putting so much focus on the human eye. While the exact…
A number of studies have shown that eating a healthier diet — green leafy vegetables, berries, nuts, whole grains, fish — may reduce dementia…
Aspirin is ineffective in reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s, according to a new study. While aspirin is one of the most widely used treatments…
Schedule an appointment with your doctor these days and you might leave the office feeling as though the doctor’s computer received more attention than…
A recent study by Michigan State University (MSU) researchers confirms old adages about happy spouses leading to happy lives. According to the study, optimism…