Extreme heat and cold threaten health of people with dementia
Exposure to extreme heat and cold is associated with an increased risk of emergency department (ED) visits among…
Communication key to supporting older adults’ mental health :: WRAL.com
In recent years, more people have become comfortable talking about their mental health. But for some, there is…
Women with Parkinson’s may be more vulnerable to Alzheimer’s pathology
Women with Parkinson’s disease may be more vulnerable to Alzheimer’s-related changes in the brain than men, according to…
Hearing aids may lower dementia risk in adults with epilepsy and hearing loss
Adults with both epilepsy and hearing loss who use hearing aids may have a 23% lower risk of…
Few years of healthy eating, exercise influences health decades later
Even a few years of healthier eating and exercise can show up in better health outcomes two decades…
High-dose DHA reaches the brain but fails to protect memory
High-dose DHA successfully reached the brains of older adults at increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease, but the two-year…
The dark side of drinking
You will have more fun, feel happier, make friends easier, achieve more, and generally, have a much better…
Starting 1 popular hobby can ‘cut dementia risk in half’ says scientist
A healthcare scientist has sharing the many different health benefits of picking up one specific hobby that many…
Scientist says 1 common hobby could ‘cut your dementia risk in half’ – not exercise
A healthcare researcher has shared how one common hobby could help reduce your risk of developing dementia by…
Popular pain supplement linked to faster Alzheimer’s decline — and death
Pain is temporary, but a pain relief pill could have detrimental effects on the brain. About 42% of…
Psychological traits may uncover why Alzheimer’s biology differs between patients
A postmortem multi-omics study suggests that long-standing traits such as neuroticism, loneliness, and purpose in life may track…
Poll reveals gaps in brain health awareness among older adults
Nearly all Michiganders age 50 and over say it’s very important to keep their brains healthy as they…