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Category: Prevention and Wellness

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Increasing Sleepiness May Be Early Sign of Alzheimer’s in the Elderly
Among the elderly, feeling sleepy much of the time may be an early warning sign of Alzheimer’s disease, according to…
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How Your Surroundings May Affect Your Alzheimer’s Risk
Where you live and spend time may play a powerful role in cognitive health, according to a new report. The…
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Three Glasses of Green Tea a Day for Brain Health
Green tea, a traditional beverage in Asia that has become increasingly popular in the United States in recent years, may…
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Antidepressants May Speed Cognitive Decline in People With Dementia
Some commonly prescribed antidepressants may speed cognitive decline in people with Alzheimer’s disease, new findings suggest. But more research is…
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Just 5 Minutes of Exercise a Day May Boost Brain Health
Don’t like to exercise? Even a few minutes a day of moderate to vigorous physical activity may help to lower…
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Social Activities Can Help Keep the Brain Young
Social engagement helps to keep the brain in good working order, a wealth of evidence suggests. Now a new study…
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How Music Can Ease the Agitation of Alzheimer’s
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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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Exploring the Heart-Brain Connection
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
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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What’s Your MIND Score? The Links Between Diet and Brain Health
Minding what you eat may help to keep the mind sharp. Those are the findings of a new study that…
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Good Vision Is Critical for Good Brain Health
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
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
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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The Power of Greenery
Living near green spaces may be good for the brain. A new study found that exposure to parks and trees…
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The Foods That May Help Keep the Brain Sharp Over 7 Decades
Eating a healthy diet when young may help to keep the mind sharp into old age, according to a new…
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4 Changes That May Help Slow Alzheimer’s Progression
Changing your lifestyle in four key areas may help to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, a new report suggests.…
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