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Researchers will test an experimental drug that could prevent Alzheimer’s disease in people who are genetically slated to develop Alzheimer's disease but have yet to exhibit symptoms.
The Obama administration is funneling millions of dollars toward finding new ways to prevent and treat Alzheimer’s debilitating dementia.
Middle-aged men and women suffering from depression may be more susceptible to dementia down the line, a recent study reports in the Archives of General Psychiatry.
Eating a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids — from fish, soy or nuts, for example — may help stave off Alzheimer’s disease, the authors of a new study suggest.
Sitting in front of a computer screen may seem like inactivity, but it could be giving your brain a workout.
Can doing low-key, mundane tasks like gardening, cooking or washing dishes really help stave off dementia?
Times increase in dementia cases by 2050, according to a report by the World Health Organization (WHO). Nearly 35.6 million people are currently living with dementia; the number is estimated to double to 65.7 million by 2030, and triple to 115.4 million by 2050. The U.N. health agency is calling for programs to improve early [...]
In the first study of its kind, researchers link blood levels of healthy fats to brain size and memory loss.
How a smoking cessation treatment may be helping those with dementia
Omega-3s and vitamins may protect your brain’s function and size.
Tired of your mindless treadmill routine and all that running leading nowhere? Consider mixing up your fitness plan, with more and more gyms offering unique classes for workouts that are effective — and fun.
