Why Does Mental Function Decline As the Brain Gets Older?
Aging affects nearly every part of the body, but the brain may be especially vulnerable. […]
Fatty Cheese and Cream Might Be Linked to Lower Dementia Risk
A long-running study in Sweden suggests that people who regularly eat full-fat cheese and cream may be less likely to develop dementia later in life. […]
Is Having a Fat Body Connected to Alzheimer’s Disease?
Researchers are starting to uncover how excess body weight may influence the development of Alzheimer’s disease. […]
Walking’s Effect on the Development of Alzheimer’s Disease
A study suggests that even modest physical activity — like adding a few thousand steps to your day — could make a real difference in how quickly Alzheimer’s disease develops. […]
Middle Aged, Worried About Alzheimer’s? Get Moving; Here’s How
Are you between 45 and 65 and worry too much about Alzheimer’s, especially since you know that people under 65 can get it? […]
ALL Exercise Levels Reduce Mental Decline in At Risk Adults
Even light exercise significantly reduces cognitive decline in older adults at risk for Alzheimer’s disease, while staying sedentary proved to be harmful to the brain. There’s a big difference in brain health between sedentary older [...]
How Many Minutes of Weekly Exercise Lowers Alzheimer’s Risk?
Just how many minutes a week of exercise would actually make a difference in lowering the risk of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia? […]
Exercise Improves the Brain’s Insulin Use, Lowers Dementia Risk
Here’s yet another reason why having normal blood sugar is so incredibly important: It impacts brain health. […]
Scared of Getting Alzheimer’s? Do Aerobic Exercise
You don’t have to feel powerless when it comes to preventing Alzheimer’s. […]
Why Can’t People with Severe Dementia Have Bypass Surgery?
If the arteries of someone with dementia beyond early stage are so blocked that coronary bypass surgery is the only hope, they’ll be denied this surgery. […]
You Know Your Elderly Parent Might Have Alzheimer’s When…
How can you tell an elderly parent might have Alzheimer’s when forgetfulness is a normal part of aging? […]
Alzheimer’s Breakthrough: Prevent Disease with Common Painkiller?
A breakthrough in the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease may be on the horizon, thanks to researchers who believe a common painkiller may prevent this killer from striking. […]
Middle Aged & Scared of Getting Alzheimer’s? Drink Tea
If you’re middle aged and keep worrying about getting Alzheimer’s one day, you should drink tea daily. In particular, if one of your parents has or had Alzheimer’s disease, this reveals a genetic predisposition for [...]
Can Chronic Subdural Hematoma Increase Risk of Alzheimer’s?
You may already know that a chronic subdural hematoma can cause permanent physical disability. But what about an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease? Can the bleeding that contacts the brain set in motion a chain [...]