Busy Minds May Be Better at Fighting Dementia
2017-01-30
Computer use, crafting, social activities and games all seem to boost brain health, study findsContinue Reading
Lack of Exercise Might Invite Dementia
2017-01-26
Study found being sedentary may make you as vulnerable as those whose genes put them at risk for Alzheimer’sContinue Reading
Fitter Seniors May Have Healthier Brains
2017-01-24
Study found link between strong cardiorespiratory system and better memoryContinue Reading
Hospital-Related Delirium May Help Worsen Dementia
2017-01-18
But disorienting condition can be treated if recognized, researchers sayContinue Reading
Link Seen Between Concussions and Alzheimer’s
2017-01-12
But study didn’t prove head injuries cause the degenerative brain diseaseContinue Reading
Want a Sharper Brain as You Age? Volunteer!
2017-01-05
Study finds slight improvement in thinking and memory for civically mindedContinue Reading
Does Living Near Major Roads Boost Dementia Risk?
2017-01-04
Study couldn’t prove cause-and-effect, but risk rose as proximity to traffic increased, researchers reportContinue Reading
Pot May Restrict Blood Flow to Brain: Study
2016-12-30
It’s too early to say if this contributes to mental decline, Alzheimer’s expert saysContinue Reading
Antipsychotic Drugs May Up Risk of Early Death in Alzheimer’s Patients
2016-12-27
Increased odds were nearly doubled if two antipsychotic medications were taken, study saysContinue Reading
Antipsychotic Drugs May Up Risk of Early Death in Alzheimer’s Patients
2016-12-27
Increased odds were nearly doubled if two antipsychotic medications were taken, study saysContinue Reading
Test Predicting Alzheimer’s Would Be Welcome, Survey Finds
2016-12-13
3 out of 4 seniors said they’d want to knowContinue Reading
Beta Blockers May Not Be Best Heart Drugs for Dementia Patients
2016-12-12
In this group, use of the meds after a heart attack compromised quality of life, study findsContinue Reading
Whether Statins Cut Alzheimer’s Risk May Depend on Gender, Race
2016-12-12
Type of statin used also made a difference in study, but black men did not see any benefitsContinue Reading
Was Football Safer Back in the Day?
2016-12-12
Study found those who played in high school in 1950s and ’60s don’t face increased risk of dementiaContinue Reading