Racism Linked to Cognitive Decline in Black Women
African Americans have higher rates of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease than white Americans. Chronic stress, associated with cognitive impairment and reduced volume in the brain’s...
Category : Alzheimer’s
How People With Dementia Can Enjoy the Holidays
Family caregivers and people with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease are at risk for increased stress during the holidays—but holiday visits can be a joyous time...
Blood Pressure May Explain Elevated Dementia Risk in Black Adults
Older black adults with high blood pressure, and especially black men, show more severe cognitive declines than white adults who have high blood pressure, according...
A Well-Aged Mind: Maintaining Cognitive Health
Getting older can bring many changes, both physically and mentally. Even when you’re healthy, your brain and body start slowing down. Maintaining your cognitive health—the...
Eating a Handful of Walnuts a Day May Improve Your Memory
A handful of walnuts each day may improve your memory, according to recent research from the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of...
Leafy Greens Might Protect Aging Brains
Vitamin K may slow deterioration One serving of leafy greens a day may help stave off dementia, recent research suggests. Researchers analyzed the eating habits...
5 Ways to Protect Your Memory from Dementia
Over time, small behaviors can do big things for your brain. Read on for a healthy memory toolkit Many middle-aged adults are concerned about developing...
Think Before Eating; Ward Off Alzheimer’s
Diets designed to boost brain health, targeted largely at older adults, are a new, noteworthy development in the field of nutrition. The latest version is...
Is It Alzheimer’s?
What are the early warning signs of this form of dementia? Alzheimer’s, the most common form of dementia, causes problems with memory, behavior and thinking....
Dealing With Dementia
Caregiving advice from someone who has been there Here’s my advice based on my experience as a daughter, caregiver and health journalist, but I am...