U.S. Dementia Rates Seem to Be Falling, Study Finds
2016-02-10
Decades-long review revealed risk of brain disease is dropping, while age at diagnosis is going upContinue Reading
Head Injuries Tied to Buildup of Alzheimer’s Plaques, Small Study Finds
2016-02-03
But it’s too soon to suggest that people should avoid contact sports, researcher saysContinue Reading
Head Injuries Tied to Buildup of Alzheimer’s Plaques, Small Study Finds
2016-02-03
But it’s too soon to suggest that people should avoid contact sports, researcher saysContinue Reading
Anxiety Meds Like Valium, Xanax Won’t Raise Seniors’ Dementia Risk: Study
2016-02-03
Research may ease some concerns about use of benzodiazapines, but side effects do existContinue Reading
Seafood Might Protect Brain in People at Genetic Risk for Alzheimer’s
2016-02-02
Study also finds mercury in fish isn’t linked to dementia symptomsContinue Reading
Weight Loss Starting at Midlife Tied to Later Dementia Risk in Study
2016-02-01
Researchers find connection, but can’t say losing pounds plays a causal roleContinue Reading
Too Few Older Adults Tell Doctors About Memory Loss: Study
2016-01-28
Experts believe it’s often a taboo subject due to fears of dementiaContinue Reading
Brain Protein Might Offer New Clues to Alzheimer’s Treatment
2016-01-27
High levels of BDNF appear to slow mental decline, researchers say
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Brain Protein Might Offer New Clues to Alzheimer’s Treatment
2016-01-27
High levels of BDNF appear to slow mental decline, researchers say
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Computer-Based Test Aims to Predict Dementia Risk
2016-01-21
It’s not valid for people older than 80, and more research is needed before it could be usedContinue Reading
Americans 100 and Older Are Living Even Longer Now
2016-01-21
Death rates for the oldest old have been dropping since 2008, CDC report findsContinue Reading
Health Tip: Coping With Alzheimer’s Disease
2016-01-08
Suggestions that don’t involve medicationContinue Reading
Poor Circulation in Brain Linked to Psychosis in Alzheimer’s Patients
2016-01-05
Researchers find conditions such as high blood pressure, smoking may contribute to riskContinue Reading
Singing Hits a High Note for Folks With Early Dementia
2015-12-17
Study finds that mood improves, tooContinue Reading