Before she was diagnosed with early-onset dementia seven years ago at age 54, Gary Henson’s wife, Brenda, told Henson that if she ever developed…
“In that moment, I found myself suddenly overwhelmed by the peace that would come to our household when mom is finally at rest. I…
New research on dementia has found that smoking and diabetes aren’t just vaguely linked to health problems—they also may lead to build up of…
Blood pressure that is even a little higher than normal has been linked to dementia in later years, a new study has found. The…
For years, hopes have been raised and then dashed in the search for a cure for Alzheimer’s as drugs that pass stage 2 clinical…
What we eat has a profound effect on our health—and our wallets, according to a new study. New research shows that tweaking the average…
According to a 2018 study, conducted at the University of Wollongong in Australia, participants who reported having a healthy sex life over a period…
My stepfather, a retired army colonel, retained his military precision with time, language and behavior more than two decades after he retired. Even in…
Scientists have found that light treatment could have beneficial effects on the sleep and behaviors of people living with Alzheimer’s. Sleep is something Alzheimer’s…
Researchers suggests that alcohol can hinder the microglia from clearing beta-amyloid proteins. For those trying to follow preventative advice to avoid dementia, the guidance…
Exercise is as good for the mind as it is for the body—considering the overwhelming evidence that keeping active keeps blood flowing to the…
Have you ever met someone in their 80s, or even 90s, who could recall facts faster than a Google search engine? Those people, according…
By Emily Woodruff The studies on brain training using computer games and exercising your brain with activities like crosswords have mixed reviews. But a…
Alzheimer’s begins stealthily in the brain: The first signs of Alzheimer’s are not the symptoms of forgetfulness or disorientation. The first clue, scientists have…
Transferring memories between two beings sounds like something better left to fictional “Harry Potter” characters. But scientists at University of California, Los Angeles, have…