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 Linked to 23% Lower Dementia Risk in Epilepsy
Summary: Hearing loss has long been recognized as a leading modifiable risk factor for dementia, yet the real-world…
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…
Longer hormone exposure linked to healthier brain aging in women
Women with a history of hormonal birth control, menopausal hormone therapy, or later menopause showed structural brain differences…
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…
Everyday Habit Changes Lowers Dementia Risk
Summary: A new report reveals a critical public health gap: while nearly all Michiganders age 50 and older…
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…