Do vitamin D supplements help with diabetes, weight loss, and blood pressure?
Vitamin D is a nutrient your body needs for building and maintaining healthy bones.
That's because your body can only absorb calcium, the primary component of...
Dementia: How to prevent cognitive decline
Physical activity, nutrition and cognitively stimulating activities are all known to be good ways to prevent Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
And older adults at risk...
Heart disease strongly linked to dementia, Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study from the University of Sheffield, researchers found heart disease can directly cause brain dysfunction early on which could lead to...
Weight loss can help reduce dementia risk
Obesity is defined as excessive body fat that increases your risk of other health problems.
A person with a body mass index (BMI) above 30 is...
The role meat may play in triggering Parkinson’s disease
Is there a recommended diet for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD)?
Research suggests that eating a whole-food plant-based diet, rich in a variety of fresh fruits...
9 unhealthy habits that damage your brain
You do a few things you know you shouldn’t -- we all do.
But some of those bad habits can take a toll on your...
Global dementia cases will triple by 2050
In a new study from the University of Washington, researchers found the number of adults living with dementia worldwide is expected to nearly triple,...
What is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s disease?
What is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's disease?
It is a very common question that many individuals ask.
Simply speaking, dementia is a broad term...
13 things your doctor can check to preserve your brain health
In a new statement from AHA, researchers found primary care clinics can play an important role in preserving patients’ brain health using the American Heart...
This eye problem may signal higher risk of stroke, dementia and early death
In a study from Mayo Clinic, researchers found pictures of the retina may someday provide early warning signs that a person is at an...