Majority of older adults in Ireland have poorly controlled high blood pressure
High blood pressure becomes more common after age 40years yet new research from The Irish Longitudinal Study on…
Brain-altering meds linked to falls, confusion being prescribed to 25% of older adults with dementia
This is a prescription for disaster. While all medications carry potential side effects, certain types have been shown…
Research finds persistent prescribing of risky medications to older adults with dementia
Despite years of clinical guidelines warning against the practice, one in four Medicare beneficiaries with dementia is prescribed…
Brain Health Challenge: Workouts to Strengthen Your Brain
The 5-Day Brain Health Challenge A sharper, more resilient mind starts here. Friday Make 5 Appointments Today, you’re…
Finger-prick blood test shows promise for detecting Alzheimer’s disease biology
A simple finger-prick dried blood test accurately tracked Alzheimer’s-related brain changes in research settings, pointing to a future…
Brain Health Challenge: Try the MIND Diet
Welcome to Day 2 of the Brain Health Challenge. Today, we’re talking about food. Your brain is an…
Why you probably need more L-serine in your diet in 2026
January is hailed as the perfect month for starting again, and for many of us, that means making…
Brain Health Challenge: Test Your Knowledge of Healthy Habits
Welcome to the Brain Health Challenge! I’m Dana Smith, a reporter at The New York Times, and I’ll…
Bruce Willis’ wife, Emma Heming, celebrates their 18th anniversary in touching tribute: ‘So lucky’
Bruce Willis’s wife, Emma Heming, marked their 18th anniversary with a touching tribute amid the “Die Hard” actor’s…
Researchers find bizarre hobby may lower dementia risk by 76%
While eating healthy foods and working out daily puzzles can improve cognitive functions, researchers have found there’s another…
How can you protect your brain health? Move, brush regularly, check your blood pressure
This is the 79th instalment in a series on dementia, including the research into its causes and treatment,…
Hands-on memories spark connection for dementia residents at western NSW aged care home
Creating meaningful, sensory activities for people living with dementia can be challenging, particularly when many traditional options feel…