Our Brain and Body Are Interconnected in Surprising Ways
Discoveries that illustrate how our brain, body and experiences are all interconnected and have a strong effect on our health and well-being
If You Like to Sleep in, We Have Some Bad News For You...
A new study shows that there's a link between sleeping too much and getting dementia (or even dying early). Read all about it here.
Can Sleep Deprivation Lead to Dementia?
It is often assumed that as we age, we need less sleep that the young. However, this is not the case. Read on to find out more.
Understanding How Alzheimer’s Affects the Brain
Find out how Alzheimer's disease impacts the brain and why finding a cure remains challenging.
Study: New Link Found Between Parkinson's and the Gut
A recent study has identified gut microbes likely involved and linked them to decreased riboflavin (vitamin B2) and biotin (vitamin B7), suggesting a potential treatment
A Different Kind of Dementia: Lewy Body in Focus
Lewy body dementia, or LBD, is a brain disorder that not many are aware of.
Can Olive Oil Reduce the Risk of Dementia?
If you only consume 7 grams of olive oil daily, which is about half a tablespoon, you can reduce your risk of death from dementia by 28% .
Study Claims: Link Found Between Cats and Alzheimer's
Recent research has brought into focus a potentially unsettling link for cat lovers: owning a feline may increase the risk of developing schizophrenia-related disorders.
These Fun Games Will Help Boost Your Memory
Seniors will benefit greatly by playing these memory-enhancing games. Oh, and they are fun!
Everyone Should Know This About Alzheimer's Disease
American neuroscientist Lisa Genova explains how to make your brain resistant to Alzheimer's disease.
How to Recognize and Deal With Money Fraud
Don't say "it won't happen to me"- elder scams can happen to anyone at risk. Here's how to recognize this increasingly common type of fraud.
Probiotics For Alzheimer’s - Can They Help?
Can taking probiotics help slow down the progression of cognitive decline and dementia in older adults?
7 Ways to Connect With a Family Member With Dementia
Here are a few ways you can spend quality time with a loved one with dementia that will be both fun and beneficial for the entire family!
Two Personality Traits Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
A large study published recently in the journal Biological Psychiatry found an unexpected correlation between symptoms of Alzheimer’s and two personality traits.
How to Make Your Home Dementia-Friendly
Learn how to make your home more accommodating for the early stages of dementia.
WARNING! Drinking Too Much Coffee Can Damage Your Brain
Drinking coffee in excess increases the risk of dementia, stroke, and even reduces brain volume.
A Vaccine for Alzheimer's?
A groundbreaking first-of-its-kind vaccine for Alzheimer’s disease has shown promise.
New Medicine Offers Fresh Hope for Alzheimer's Patients
This experimental new drug can slow down cognitive decline in Alzheimer's patients.
This Well-Known Supplement Was Found to Boost Memory
Scientists finally found a supplement that can actually help protect the memory, and it turns out that it was hiding in plain sight all along.
These Myths Surrounding Dementia Need to be Cleared
In this article, we try and shatter some of the common myths surrounding dementia.
Prevent Alzheimer’s by Using These Expert Techniques
Listen to this expert's views on techniques that the elderly can use to enhance their brain's health.
Hearing Loss Comes With Added Risks of Dementia & Diabetes
Although we often think of hearing loss as a minor annoyance, it turns out that it can lead to several serious complications...
Flu Shots and Alzheimer’s: Is There a Connection?
Flu shots cannot cause Alzheimer's disease. To the contrary, studies show that they may actually cut down one's risk of the disease by 30%!
These Habits Seem Minor But They’re Sabotaging Your MEMORY
All 8 of the things we mention in this article can manifest themselves through memory loss, but are far from dementia and Alzheimer's.
Why You Must Eat Berries and Apples to Prevent Dementia
A type of antioxidant present in berries, tea, and apples may be not simply beneficial but necessary to prevent dementia and Alzheimer's
