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How Music Can Ease the Agitation of Alzheimer’s
January 15, 2025
Music can be an easy and inexpensive way to lower stress and ease agitation in people with advanced Alzheimer’s disease,…
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8 Steps to Better Brain Health
January 15, 2025
Eight heart-healthy habits in middle age may help to keep the brain in good working order for decades, researchers report.…
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Smoke Warning
December 18, 2024
A growing number of studies have implicated air pollution as a risk factor for the onset of dementia. Now a…
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Staying Mentally Sharp After 60
December 18, 2024
Want to stay dementia free to age 80 and beyond? Researchers at the RAND corporation, a nonprofit research group, identified…
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At High Genetic Risk for Alzheimer’s? Here’s One Way to Cut Your Risk
December 4, 2024
People who have a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer’s disease may lower their risk of developing the illness with a workout…
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Exercising With Alzheimer’s
December 4, 2024
Learning you have Alzheimer’s can be a devastating experience. But it doesn’t mean you should stop exercising — or that…
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The ‘Weekend Warrior’ Approach to Brain Health
November 20, 2024
Most of us have heard the mantra: Exercise is good for the brain. And many of us would like to…
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Frailty Can Raise Your Dementia Risk
November 20, 2024
Even seemingly minor health problems can raise your risk of developing dementia, according to a new report. The study found…
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An Added Bonus to the Shingles Vaccine?
November 6, 2024
Could getting vaccinated against shingles also help to protect you against Alzheimer’s disease? New research suggests it might.   A third…
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Weight Loss Drug May Lower Alzheimer’s Risk in People With Diabetes
November 6, 2024
Semaglutide, a diabetes and weight loss drug, may lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in people with Type 2 diabetes,…
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Exploring the Heart-Brain Connection
October 23, 2024
Taking good care of our hearts can not only help to prevent heart attacks and strokes and help us live…
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Loneliness Takes a Toll on the Brain
October 23, 2024
Feeling lonely raises the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia in old age, according to a…
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Falls in Older Adults May Presage Dementia Onset
October 9, 2024
Falls are common and potentially serious in older adults, since they can lead to broken hips and other serious medical…
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Cannabis Product May Help Ease Agitation of Alzheimer’s
October 9, 2024
A small study suggests that one of the main active ingredients in cannabis, THC, may help to relieve agitation in…
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What’s Your MIND Score? The Links Between Diet and Brain Health
September 25, 2024
Minding what you eat may help to keep the mind sharp. Those are the findings of a new study that…
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A Blood Test for Alzheimer’s May Be in Your Future
September 25, 2024
One day soon, getting tested for Alzheimer’s may be as simple as going to your doctor’s office and getting a…
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Good Vision Is Critical for Good Brain Health
September 11, 2024
Nearly one in five cases of dementia could be related to vision loss, according to a new analysis. The findings…
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Nighttime Lights May Be Bad for Your Brain
September 11, 2024
Turn down those Friday night lights – at least at bedtime.   A new study found that living in areas with…
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Fish Oil May Benefit People at High Risk for Alzheimer’s
August 28, 2024
Older men and women at high risk for Alzheimer’s disease may benefit from fish oil supplements, according to a new…
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Why Blood Pressure Checks Are So Important for Older Adults
August 28, 2024
Seniors who live with untreated high blood pressure are at increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new…
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The Power of Greenery
August 7, 2024
Living near green spaces may be good for the brain. A new study found that exposure to parks and trees…
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What Your Body Type Might Say About Your Alzheimer’s Risk
August 7, 2024
People who carry extra fat around their bellies or in their arms may be more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease…
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Inflammation Is a Threat to Brain Health Even in ‘Healthy’ Young Adults
July 10, 2024
Increasingly, doctors recognize that persistent, body-wide inflammation plays a role in many diseases of aging, including heart disease, diabetes, arthritis…
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The Foods That May Help Keep the Brain Sharp Over 7 Decades
July 10, 2024
Eating a healthy diet when young may help to keep the mind sharp into old age, according to a new…
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