I’m a doctor — 3 buzzy medical breakthroughs that may not be all they’re cracked up to be
Medicine is advancing at breakneck speed, with once-unthinkable treatments and technologies now becoming reality. These innovations have led…
The midlife milestone linked to higher Alzheimer’s risk in women
It’s not called the “big change” for nothing. Women are more likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease…
A neurologist shares quick test for dementia in just 3 movements
A clue about your risk for dementia may be in the palm of your hand. More than 10…
This Common Type of Medication Is Linked to Slower Cognitive Decline
NOACs, also known as direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), are newer blood-thinning medications used to prevent strokes and blood…
Newer blood thinners linked to slower Alzheimer’s decline
Newer blood thinners were linked to slightly slower memory and thinking decline in people with both Alzheimer’s disease…
Inflammation Keeps Us Alive. It’s Also Making Us Sick.
Traditionally, we have sorted diseases into categories, separating contagious from noncontagious illnesses; acute events like strokes from chronic…
Can Vaccines Really Help Prevent Dementia?
To hear people talk about it, the infectious disease shingles is one of the most painful experiences you…
Your husband (or wife) may increase your risk of dementia
Could your spouse’s dementia be contagious? Being married has been shown to help sustain many aspects of health.…
TV time may shrink brain and increase dementia risk: study
Are they watching Graying Anatomy? The idea of TV rotting your brain is apparently not just an old…
Can weed help dementia patients? Study finds surprising upsides
High hopes for those with dementia. New research has found an unexpected benefit for a common symptom in…
Brain Breakthrough Could Help Older Adults Live Longer and Stay Steady
Researchers have identified a specific change in cerebellar neurons that appears to drive age-related losses in balance and…
WHO dementia prevention guidelines update: What changed?
Share on PinterestLifestyle changes are crucial to dementia prevention, new WHO guidelines state. Image credit: Me 3645 Studio/…