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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....