Low-inflammation diet can cut dementia risk by almost 30%, new study says. Here’s how
This is the 93rd instalment in a series on dementia, including the research into its causes and treatment,…
Decreasing Productivity Can Precede a Dementia Diagnosis by Years
Summary: Researchers tracked long-term socioeconomic data spanning decades. By pairing national medical registries with detailed tax records, the…
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…
I built a house for my dad with dementia to live in with us. When his health declined, it cost $120,000 to support him.
John Nuar, 34, cared for his father with dementia at home from 2017 to 2019 in Michigan. Nuar…
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…
Community-based programs show greater promise for dementia prevention efforts
Nearly half of dementia cases could be prevented by tackling modifiable risk factors such as physical inactivity, smoking,…
Smart prodrug targets Alzheimer’s disease using hydrogen peroxide signals
A substance that worsens dementia has become a “switch” that initiates treatment. KAIST researchers have developed a new…
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…
Walking 45 minutes a day isn’t enough if you sit all day: Here’s why you need to keep moving all day
“I walk for 45 minutes every morning. So, I am healthy.” This is one of the most common…
Real-time monitoring shows how daily habits influence cognitive performance in older adults
New research using smartwatches shows that older adults can accurately assess how well they are thinking in the…
Blood metabolism maps how lifestyle tracks function in cognitive aging
A new pathway-level analysis links diet and physical activity to blood metabolic patterns associated with mobility, cognition, independence,…