A New Virtual World for People With Dementia
What if people with dementia, Alzheimer’s or cognitive impairment could enter a world that is comfortable, beautiful, friendly — and that they could control? Too often, memory loss means…
7 Natural Alternatives to Curbing Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s is a disease that does not yet have a cure as researchers are not quite sure why one person gets the disease and another doesn’t. One definite fact…
Aging Happens: Becoming more optimistic about Alzheimer’s
I’m going to start this column with a quote from Dr. Deborah Gordon: “Five years ago, I might not have encouraged people to know their Alzheimer’s risk: What are you going…
High blood pressure threatens the aging brain, study finds
Here’s yet another reason to get your blood pressure under control: High blood pressure later in life may contribute to blood vessel blockages and tangles linked to Alzheimer’s disease…
Alzheimer’s Risk Linked to Aging Made Worse by Diets High in Fats and Sugars, Study Shows
The combination of two factors, aging and eating foods high in sugar or fats, raises susceptibility to Alzheimer’s disease, a study in mice reports. The research, “Evaluation of neuropathological…
15 Habits You Never Knew Were Aging Your Brain
Conditions From the walk you skipped this morning to the snacks you’ll have before bedtime, your daily choices may have a big impact on your risk of developing dementia…
Obesity together with aging may contribute to development of Alzheimer’s disease
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Simple steps to defy aging (and keep your mind sharp)
Barbara Hannah Grufferman went from ‘frumpy’ to fit after her daughter challenged her to run a marathon. Here, she competes in the 2017 New York Marathon. ( Change a habit,…
What Can Dogs Teach Us About Aging Well?
(This story is part of an editorial partnership between the American Federation for Aging Research and Next Avenue .) For the dog lovers among us, it is nothing short of…
Even ‘Mild’ High Blood Pressure Risks Future Dementia
Getty Images Doctors recommend taking your blood pressure seriously, as it can cause issues with more than your heart. Two new studies out this week indicate that having high…
