Scientists uncover surprising defense against Alzheimer’s
About one in nine people over 65 have Alzheimer’s — and the number is growing quickly. Without an…
Popular supplement your parents made you take doesn’t work: study
Taking a beloved supplement for cognitive health may no longer be a no-brainer. About 19 million American adults…
Popular daytime habit linked to 48% greater risk of dementia
Protecting our brains should be top of mind as we get older. The most conscientious make a point…
Looks Like We’ll See a Lot More Dementia Cases Going Forward
If current trends hold, the world is heading toward roughly 25 million new dementia cases every year…
Dementia cases set to double by 2050, called an ‘accelerating epidemic crisis’
Dementia diagnoses show no signs of slowing down. While previous studies predicted cases would double by 2060, that…
Popular Joint Supplement Tied to Faster Decline in Alzheimer’s Patients
Glucosamine, a widely used over-the-counter supplement for joint pain, may worsen outcomes in people with Alzheimer’s disease and…
Subtle change in how you speak could be early sign of dementia risk, new research suggests
New research suggests that voice disorders, including shifts in vocal pitch, volume or clarity, could indicate a higher…
Not All Exercise Protects Your Brain – One Type Is Linked to Higher Dementia Risk
Exercise may support brain health through changes in blood flow, metabolism, and inflammation, but those benefits do not…
An expert says don’t waste your money on beetroot supplements—try this instead
Read the label on a bottle of beetroot capsules, and you might see promises of improved athletic performance,…
Common Physical Signs Of Dementia
Getting older comes with many changes, not the least of which are occasional memory lapses, which tend to…
Cheap, Common Drug Linked To Far Lower Dementia Risk—But Only For Some
Aspirin could be associated with a significantly lower risk of developing dementia among older adults with a particular…
Hope Starts Here: Families’ push for National Child Dementia Unit
Planting a kiss on the forehead of her doctors is the way sweet Summer Harris shows her affection.…