Musical Museum helps reduce isolation among dementia patients
Growing evidence suggests lifelong learning can help combat cognitive decline, but many older adults with dementia avoid traditional…
Just 3,000 Steps a Day May Help Protect the Brain From Alzheimer’s
A long-term study suggests that modest daily movement may slow Alzheimer’s-related brain changes, even without affecting the amyloid…
A wife’s account reveals the hidden burden of young-onset Alzheimer’s caregiving
Behind one rare dementia diagnosis lies a midlife caregiving story shaped by misdiagnosis, objects that seem to disappear,…
My Mother Had Alzheimer’s. That’s Why I Started a GLP-1
As an endocrinologist, I spend much of my day discussing GLP-1 medications with my patients. This week, I…
Dementia: We may prevent 50% of cases by understanding risk factors
Share on PinterestUp to 50% of dementia cases may be preventable but the key is in supporting people…
NFL players 4x more likely to die due to neurodegenerative disease
Football has long sold a contradiction: elite strength, elite conditioning, elite survival. But beneath that picture, a much…
Fish Oil Pills May Not Boost Brain Health After All
Popping a daily fish-oil capsule may feel like a smart brain move, but the science keeps refusing…
The era of artificial dementia care is here
After Doug met Jane, he felt good. So too did Gabriella, his wife. Doug — a retired minister…
I Built a House for My Dad With Dementia, Paid $120,000 to Support Him
This interview is based on a conversation with John Nuar, 34, who lives in Canton, Michigan. Nuar built…
The workout that may significantly reduce the risk of early death
If you are looking for a relatively simple way to improve your health and extend your life expectancy,…
Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers predict rapid cognitive decline in very old adults
Cognitive decline in very old adults has been considered for decades to be an almost inevitable consequence of…
Paducah psychiatrist shares severe heat’s impact on mental health | Health
PADUCAH — As a Weather Authority Alert warning of extreme heat continues through Friday, July 3, a Paducah…