Drug Approvals and Research Advances Improve Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment
This year has seen significant advances in understanding, preventing, and treating Alzheimer’s disease (AD), offering…
This year has seen significant advances in understanding, preventing, and treating Alzheimer’s disease (AD), offering…
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A 2023 survey found that 74 percent of U.S. adults take some kind of dietary…
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Two separate diet plans— each associated with cognitive benefits on their own—have an even greater…
We’ve known for quite some time that avoiding sweets and processed foods is associated with…
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There are countless studies showing that physical activity helps improve mental and physical health, and…
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Research is clear that consuming whole and minimally processed plant foods in place of refined…
Atrial Fibrillation Diagnosis May Increase Risk of Memory Decline A diagnosis of atrial fibrillation (A-fib)…
Treating Hearing Loss May Reduce Cognitive Decline in At Risk Older Adults In a randomized…
Just like every other body part, the brain tends to slow down as we age….
New Data on Body Mass Index (BMI) Body Mass Index (BMI) is a ratio of…
As you get older, you may find yourself becoming more relaxed and enjoying your grandchildren,…
Erythritol Associated with More Cardiovascular Events A study found that higher levels of the popular…
Leafy green vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and lean proteins are the well-established staples of a…
Do you stop talking mid-sentence because you can’t find the right word, or forget where…
While aerobic activities like walking, jogging, gardening, swimming, and playing tennis or pickleball are an…
According to the National Institute on Aging, heart attacks and strokes are the biggest risks…
My grandson’s new wife tells me she is allergic to meat due to a tick…
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Q: I’ve been suffering from the pain and stiffness of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) for many…
The same factors that raise the risk for heart disease also impact brain disease, including…
For years we were told to “eat well and exercise” to keep our hearts healthy….
The food choices you make can affect your mental health and cognitive function as well…
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When the details of an old memory grow fuzzy, we tend to chalk it up…
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For ideal health and physical wellbeing, it’s recommended each week adults aim to do a…
Obesity, Physical Inactivity Top Risks Related to Alzheimer’s Disease Eight modifiable risk factors were linked…
A recent survey from Harvard Health found that about 25 percent of adults over the…
Cognitive decline is often accompanied by mood disorders, such as anxiety and depression, as well…
We toss them off with a laugh as “senior moments,” but those memory lapses that…
Too Much Free Time May Boost Your Stress Levels Can having too much free time…
A diagnosis of dementia immediately triggers thoughts about memory loss, trouble concentrating, poor judgment, and…