How long can someone live with dementia?

Hearing that you or someone you love has dementia can be shocking and frightening. Many families feel lost at first and wonder what will...

Scientists discover big cause of motor decline in older people

As people grow older, many notice that their balance is not as steady as it used to be. Walking may become slower, climbing stairs...

These daily drugs may quietly harm your memory function

When you take medicine for problems like allergies, high blood pressure, or bladder trouble, you trust that it will help you feel better. Medicines...

Why extra virgin olive oil could help prevent cognitive decline

Extra virgin olive oil has long been known as a key part of the Mediterranean diet, which is often praised for helping people live...

Low-fiber diet may quickly harm memory in older brains, study warns

Food choices can affect not only the body but also the brain, especially as people grow older. Scientists have long known that highly processed foods...

Vitamin D has surprising effects on memory and reaction time in older people

A recent study from Rutgers University explored how vitamin D affects brain function in older adults. Many people know vitamin D helps keep bones strong,...

Chronic kidney disease may increase dementia risk

Chronic kidney disease, often called CKD, is a long-term condition in which the kidneys slowly lose their ability to filter waste and extra fluid...

This overlooked blood pressure number could predict stroke and dementia

Scientists at the University of Miami have discovered an important clue about how blood pressure may affect the brain as people age. Their research suggests...

These everyday foods could protect your brain as you age

Dementia is a term many people have heard, but not everyone fully understands. It refers to a decline in mental ability severe enough to...

Low-cost strategy helps dementia patients do more on their own

A new study suggests that a straightforward daily routine of physical exercise combined with protein-rich nutritional drinks could help people with dementia maintain their...