Black, Hispanic and Asian Americans have an increased risk of being diagnosed with dementia as they age -- for reasons that are not entirely ... Read More
Brain Health
Brain Tumor Symptoms & Causes: Things You Need To Know
With research showing an increase in brain tumors over the years, being familiar with the signs and symptoms of a brain tumor is smart in ... Read More
Could Coffee or Tea Lower Your Odds for Dementia and Stroke?
A few cups of your favorite brew -- coffee or tea -- each day might help keep stroke and dementia at bay, a large new study suggests. For ... Read More
Are you Eating Your Way to Dementia?
Eating lots of fruits, veggies, beans and other foods with inflammation-cooling properties may lower your odds of developing dementia as you ... Read More
Could the Path to Better Brain Health Involve Better Mouth Care?
Fresh breath, a pretty smile and healthy teeth and gums – they're the reasons you brush your teeth each day and see a dentist twice a ... Read More
Are Avid Exercisers at Higher Risk for ALS?
A new study may allay concerns that strenuous exercise could up the risk for developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), an incurable ... Read More
4 Ways to Help Your Loved One Manage Their Dementia
You notice unusual changes in your mom, like forgetting how to get home from the grocery store, or not remembering how to work the ... Read More
Could Your Hearing Loss Lead to Dementia?
Hearing loss is a natural part of aging nobody likes to admit is happening. But happen it does – and ignoring it comes with a cost. It could ... Read More
This Diet Could Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease
Older Blacks are twice as likely as whites to develop Alzheimer's disease. However, following a particular diet may help ward off the ... Read More
Can Traffic Noise Raise Your Risk of Dementia?
It's more than just an annoyance: Long-term exposure to traffic and train noise may increase the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, ... Read More
Can Eye Problems Raise the Risk for Dementia?
Diseases that can rob you of vision as you age also appear to be tied to an increased risk for dementia, a new study finds. Specifically, ... Read More
Diets That Lower Brain Iron Could Keep You Sharp
Older adults who regularly eat foods like fish, nuts and olive oil may have less iron accumulation in their brains, as well as sharper ... Read More