Researchers discovered that oxytocin, a hormone known for its role in love, lust and labor, may protect brain cells against the ravages of Alzheimer’s….
Virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR) uses computer-generated environments, viewed through a pair of high-tech goggles, to help individuals face and overcome their…
In June, after a 17-year hiatus, the Federal Bureau of Prisons resumed the scheduled execution of four death row prisoners. One of them, Wesley…
Published this week in the journal JAMA Neurology, a new study from researchers at Boston University School of Public Health estimates that 13.6% of…
We know that education and cognitive health are closely linked, but a new study from researchers at the University of Southern Australia — aided…
The occasional minor cognitive error is a perfectly normal occurrence, but some people live with persistent, subjective cognitive difficulties that have no underlying structural,…
According to new research, nearly three quarters of older adults with dementia have filled prescriptions for medicines that act on their brain and nervous…
According to the Alzheimer’s Association’s 2020 Facts and Figures report, older African Americans are about twice as likely to have Alzheimer’s or other dementias…
When people living with Alzheimer’s and related dementias wander or get lost, caregivers may turn to technology, local police, or their communities for help…
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced people out of their daily routines and into isolation, bringing apathy, frustration and loneliness. These tips can help families…
“Person-Man-Woman-Camera-TV.” By now, you’ve probably heard President Trump say that he “aced” a cognitive test. He went on to explain at length one component he…
As many as half of the 45 million people worldwide who are living with Alzheimer’s will experience psychotic episodes, and that number is even…
Alzheimer’s disease affects one in 10 people over the age of 65, but testing for a definitive diagnosis is difficult. As of now, no…
While there is no definitive way to prevent dementia, half of Americans are worried about developing dementia, and new research shows that certain lifestyle…
Troubles with vision and hearing become more common with age, with one out of six Americans age 70 and over experiencing impaired vision and…