Prevention and Wellness

Exploring the Link Between Body Weight and Alzheimer’s

October 17, 2007

Carrying excess weight has been linked to a variety of chronic ailments, including heart disease, strokes, and diabetes. Being overweight in middle age has also been linked to an increased risk for Alzheimer's disease late in life...

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More Coffee? It May Keep the Memory Sharp

August 6, 2007

Researchers report that older women who drank three or more cups of coffee a day, or an equivalent amount of caffeine-rich tea, had sharper memories...

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Memory Problems Often Lead to Restless Nights

July 26, 2007

Older women who have memory problems are more likely than those with intact memories to have problems falling asleep and staying asleep, a new study reports.

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Alzheimer’s Cases to Quadruple Worldwide by 2050

June 25, 2007

More than 26 million people worldwide are currently living with Alzheimer's disease. That number will quadruple to more than 106 million by 2050...

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Stress-Prone People More Likely to Develop Memory Problems

June 20, 2007

People who are easily distressed or flustered and who are prone to emotions such as anxiety and depression are more likely to develop memory problems as they age than more easygoing people, according to a new study.

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A Drink A Day To Keep Alzheimer’s Away

May 24, 2007

Imbibing a daily glass or wine or other alcoholic drink may slow the progression to Alzheimer's disease in people with mild cognitive impairment, a new study reports.

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Estrogen Use Before Age 65 Linked to Reduced Alzheimer’s Risk

May 8, 2007

Women who use hormone therapy before the age of 65 could cut their risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, a new report shows...

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Secondhand Smoke Increases Risk of Dementia

May 8, 2007

Researchers report that long-term exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke, a problem for millions of people who live or work with a smoker, increases the risk of developing dementia.

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More Than 5 Millions Americans Are Living with Alzheimer’s

April 3, 2007

More than 5 million people in the United States are currently living with Alzheimer's disease, a 10 percent increase over previous estimates from five years ago.

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Loneliness Linked to Increased Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

February 12, 2007

People who feel lonely may be twice as likely to develop Alzheimer's disease in their later years as those who feel they have a close network of friends and family...

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Higher Folate Levels May Reduce Your Alzheimer’s Risk

January 28, 2007

A common B vitamin may boost brain health. People who get plenty of folate, a common B vitamin found in foods and dietary supplements, may be at reduced risk for Alzheimer's disease...

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Cognitive Training Boosts Daily Living Skills in Healthy Seniors Older Adults

January 3, 2007

Cognitive training sessions aimed at memory, reasoning, and speed boosted ability to perform day-to-day tasks.

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Eight Resolutions for a Brain-Healthy New Year

January 3, 2007

A few simple measures may help keep the brain young for years to come.

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“Good” Fats in Fish May Lower Alzheimer’s Risk

November 14, 2006

DHA, a natural substance found in fish, was linked to a lower risk of dementia.