Smoking in older people may harm cognitive function
In a new study from Weill Cornell Medicine, researchers found the more people smoke, the worse they perform on cognitive tests, regardless of other...
This simple memory test may show very early sign of Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, researchers found that having a poor score on a simple memory test may be...
Pets may help slow down cognitive decline in older people
In a new study from the University of Michigan, researchers found owning a pet, like a dog or cat, especially for five years or...
A high-fiber diet may reduce your risk of dementia
We're always hearing that we should eat more fiber. It's known to be vitally important for a healthy digestive system and also has cardiovascular...
Older Americans know little about new drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study from University of Southern California, researchers found that older Americans most at risk for Alzheimer's know little about the new...
Exercise can help older people retain their memory functions
We all know exercise is good for us, but that still leaves plenty of questions. How much exercise? Who benefits the most? And when...
Mental problems may increase risk for dementia later in life
In a new study from the University of Michigan and elsewhere, researchers found preventing mental disorders in young people might reduce or delay the...
Why women with Alzheimer’s disease have faster memory decline
Alzheimer's disease is the world's most common neurodegenerative disease, affecting the memory, thinking, and behavior of over 40 million people worldwide.
It accounts for 60...
How to prevent or reduce Alzheimer’s symptoms naturally
Currently, Alzheimer’s disease can only be detected after plaques have formed in the brain.
But at this point, therapy is hard to find.
Previous research has...
Best aromatherapy herb for Alzheimer’s disease you need to know
Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States and has no known cure.
Most drug therapies designed to slow or...