Why some older people can keep their minds dementia-free
In a new study, researchers found a key reason some people remain sharp as a tack into their 80s and 90s: Their brains resist...
These common jobs can increase dementia risk by more than half
In a recent study published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, researchers found that hard physical work is linked to...
These two types of dementia linked to Parkinson’s disease
In a new study, researchers found that five genes may play a critical role in determining whether a person will suffer from Lewy body...
Nightly sleep of 5 hours, less, may increase risk of dementia
In a new study, researchers examined the connection between sleep disturbances and deficiencies among older adults and the risk of dementia and death.
They found...
Mid-life heart disease prevention may prevent later dementia
In a new study, researchers found that using heart disease prevention strategies in mid-life may delay or stop the brain alterations that can lead...
Regular exercise may help prevent dementia, study shows
In a new study, researchers found that regular exercise can improve brain function and may protect against dementia in middle-aged and older adults, with...
This diet linked to better thinking skills later in life
In a new study, researchers found that people who eat a Mediterranean-style diet—particularly one rich in green leafy vegetables and low in meat—are more...
This sleep supplement may help prevent memory loss, cognitive decline
Melatonin is sold primarily in the United States as a sleep supplement
But in a recent study at Tokyo Medical and Dental University, researchers found...
Keeping your brain sharp isn’t about working more puzzles
Mental decline is one of the most feared aspects of growing older.
People will do just about anything to prevent it, from swallowing supplements touted...
Financial problems could be an early sign of dementia
A new study found that financial problems can be an early sign of dementia.
Some older adults had such problems years before being diagnosed with...