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…
Shingles Is Associated with Higher Risk of Cognitive Decline in Women Having a bout of…
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic condition affecting the central nervous system, which includes the…
Memory is imperfect. Certain information may be harder to recall at one time or another….
A medication called ubrogepant may help people avoid or greatly minimize headache symptoms and experience…
Simpler Screening Detects More Cervical Cancer, Precancerous Lesions Scientists have developed a new, more effective…
As we age, safeguarding our brain health becomes crucial, especially as diminishing estrogen levels can…
A study led by researchers from University College London and Brighton and Sussex Medical School…
You’re in the grocery store shopping for avocados and suddenly you burst out in tears….
When assessing your risk for cardiovascular disease, you know to pay close attention to your…
When recalling an event you experienced or an observation you made, your memory may include…
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is thought of primarily as a disease affecting muscle function and motor…
Chronic inflammation is associated with brain-related health issues, including Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and cognitive decline….
Individuals who experience early memory difficulties and whose partners agree that there may be memory…
Sex-Specific Criteria Help Predict Heart Disease Risk in Women Cardiovascular disease in women is often…
Once in a while it’s normal to have difficulty falling asleep because you have a…
Falls are the leading cause of injuries among older adults, according to the Centers for…
In the 1960s, the Peace Corps created a public service campaign with the slogan: “It’s…
Stress is a natural response to challenging situations, and not all stress is harmful. However,…
The snoring grows louder, like it’s building to some kind of crescendo. But instead, the…
Struggling to find the right word now and again is a normal part of aging;…
Too Much Niacin May Contribute to Heart Disease High levels of an essential B vitamin—niacin—may…
Some changes in memory and thinking skills are frustrating, though normal, aspects of getting older….
Dietary supplements, whether they are marketed for immune system support, weight loss, better memory, or…
Q: I recently heard the term “thought disorder” for the first time. Is that a…
Q: I was starting to have memory lapses and trouble concentrating before retirement. But since…
On their own, dementia and depression may seem to be very different conditions. Dementia is…
Stress can sneak up on you anywhere at any time. You might be having a…
Paying a bill late or forgetting to call your sister on her birthday are not…
Numerous studies have found that being physically active right before learning new information can help…
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…
Occasionally forgetting where you put your glasses, taking longer to recall a name, and walking…
If the times you go to sleep and awaken each day vary too much, you…
False-Positive Mammogram Result May be Warning of Later Breast Cancer Diagnosis Women who get a…
Cognitive stimulation—the kind associated with crossword puzzles, math games, and learning new hobbies—is a critical…
Cutting a Teaspoon of Salt Per Day Significantly Lowers Blood Pressure An antihypertensive medication is…
Walking is a favorite exercise here at Focus on Healthy Aging—it’s something you can do…
I recently read that a diagnostic lab is offering a new blood test for Alzheimer’s…
Getting older means inevitable physical declines and losses that may transform your life. But—as my…
It’s long been known that a good night’s sleep sets the stage for a productive…
Atrial Fibrillation Diagnosis May Increase Risk of Memory Decline A diagnosis of atrial fibrillation (A-fib)…
Phototherapy Demonstrates Promise for Alzheimer’s Treatment A new study has demonstrated promising results using photobiomodulation…
Q: Why can’t I multitask as well as I did when I was a little…
Q: Do you have any advice for an older adult going back to college to…
Researchers are learning more about how certain immune cells and hormones affect the course of…
Just like every other body part, the brain tends to slow down as we age….
Q: Why is it we so quickly forget things like what we had for lunch…