Staying Active May Help Prevent Dementia
2014-07-14
Physical activity in middle age might reduce risk of memory disorders, studies suggestContinue Reading
Can Games, Puzzles Keep Aging Minds Sharp?
2014-07-14
New study says maybe, but the reason why isn’t yet clearContinue Reading
Widowhood May Delay Dementia in Some Seniors, Study Finds
2014-07-14
Social support might be the key, researcher saysContinue Reading
Eye Tests Might Help ID Alzheimer’s, Studies Suggest
2014-07-13
Researchers report on two approaches that look for telltale plaquesContinue Reading
Could a Simple Smell Test Help Spot Alzheimer’s Early?
2014-07-13
Study found weakened sense of smell associated with dementia risk, but more research neededContinue Reading
Cataract Surgery a Plus for Someone With Dementia, Study Says
2014-07-13
Besides better vision, patients and caregivers report improved quality of lifeContinue Reading
Nursing Home Care May Be Out of Reach for Many Aging ‘Boomers’: Study
2014-06-30
Price tag for 1 year of institutionalized care is now about $84,000, federal report saysContinue Reading
Veterans With Brain Injury May Be at Risk for Dementia: Study
2014-06-25
They were 60 percent more likely to develop disease, and to develop it earlier, researchers sayContinue Reading
Lifetime of Learning Might Thwart Dementia, Study Suggests
2014-06-23
Even taking up intellectual pursuits in mid-life appears to aid the brainContinue Reading
Yoga, Meditation May Help Dementia Patients and Caregivers Alike
2014-06-05
‘Holistic’ program involving these and other activities brought relaxation, exercise, small study foundContinue Reading
Anti-Alzheimer’s Drug Shows Promise in Mice Study
2014-06-03
Researchers hope to prevent disease onset by starting treatment in middle ageContinue Reading
Scientists Erase, Then Restore Memories in Rats
2014-06-01
In the future, the mind tweak might have applications for Alzheimer’s patients, researchers sayContinue Reading
Steroids May Not Be Wise Choice for Intensive-Care Patients
2014-05-30
Johns Hopkins research suggests the possibility of deliriumContinue Reading
Cynics at Higher Risk for Dementia? Yea, Right
2014-05-28
Study suggests they may be three times more likely to develop brain disease than more trusting folks
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