What kind of brain enables “superagers” to learn and recall novel information as well as a 25-year-old? Researchers have found the answer. Learn more.
HEALTH CHART + 2 VIDEOS + ARTICLE: In 4,000 elders, nuts boosted cognition by 60% and delayed memory decline by 2 years. See the “Healthy
DIET + COGNITIVE + PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: Lifestyle changes can help improve cognition in older adults experiencing cognitive decline that precedes dementia, researchers find. Find out
NUTRITION: In the fight against Alzheimer’s, a duo of diets rose to the top of the list in a report from the Alzheimer’s Association International
DIET & RESEARCH: Researchers have found that olive oil in the Mediterranean diet may hold the key to mitigating aging-related diseases — but the Mediterranean
VIDEO + ARTICLE: Using olive oil instead of mayonnaise, margarine and dairy fat such as butter can reduce your risk of developing a neurodegenerative disease
Researchers at the National Eye Institute say two new studies show diet plays a major role in slowing cognitive decline – and adherence to the
Alzheimer’s treatment eligibility may be far larger than previously thought. A major Nature study using blood tests suggests millions more older adults could qualify for treatment than current use reflects. As diagnosis becomes easier, demand for drugs like Leqembi could shift sharply.
NEW STUDY: Beetroot is known for improving blood flow—but that may matter more for dementia than many people realize. See the evidence and and what caregivers should realistically take from it.
[VIDEO] TIPS FOR FAMILY, FRIENDS & CAREGIVERS. The title says it all. Whether caregiving for someone with Alzheimer’s or just visiting, be wise & avoid these phrases.
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What are the early symptoms of Alzheimer’s? When to get a professional evaluation.
SHORT-TERM MEMORY lapses are obvious signs of Alzheimer’s, but other tell-tale signals begin to show much earlier. Learn how to look for semantic impairments, such as simple questions about size.
Three important dementia studies focus on HS-AGING, a type of dementia almost as common as Alzheimer’s in the 85+ group. Yet few people have heard of it. Why? What makes it different?
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