Dementia
4 sleep problems that may be an early sign of dementia
Insomnia, falling asleep at unusual hours, movement during dreams, and nighttime confusion may indicate a change in the brain.
The small kitchen habit that may reduce the risk of dementia
Study: To fight dementia, stay optimistic
Study finds: This is the dietary method that prevents cognitive decline in later life
A simple blood test may predict dementia up to 25 years before symptoms
A new study found that it is possible to identify early signs of dementia many years before symptoms appear using a simple blood test.
Your parent’s dementia diagnosis makes it crucial to take the right steps immediately
A geriatrics expert explains how to prepare the home for a patient, what is important to focus on – and why sometimes it is necessary to move to a nursing home.
A massive study found: These are the artificial sweeteners linked to dementia
Do you drink one can of zero a day or consume sugar-free yogurts? An 8-year study found a link between consumption of common artificial sweeteners and deterioration in memory and thinking.
A decade-long study: This eye sign can predict dementia years in advance
A new study found that the thickness of the retina in the eye may predict future risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia years before symptoms appear – opening the door to early and simple diagnosis.
'Aging in Wellness and Adversity': Embracing patients coping with old age, dementia - book review
Abramowitz founded and directed the Melabev organization, initially a place where volunteers worked with dementia patients whose families wanted to keep their loved ones out of institutions.
A huge study: This is the exact age at which physical exercise reduces dementia risk by 45%
A large-scale American study reveals that physical activity in midlife and in old age reduces the risk of dementia by 45% – even among carriers of the gene that increases the risk for Alzheimer’s.
A doctor reveals how to reduce the risk of dementia – with one simple food every day
They’re available to all of us, yet we don’t eat enough of them. So what is the tasty and healthy snack that keeps the brain sharp?
Memory not what it used to be? Here’s how to know if it’s age-related or a sign of dementia
Forgot names, lost an item, or repeated the same question? Here’s how to tell the difference between natural age-related changes and a medical condition that requires professional diagnosis.
Experts claim: This is the morning drink that lowers the risk of dementia and strengthens the brain
It is tasty, healthy, and reduces the risk of chronic diseases. So what are you waiting for? This is the time to add it to the menu.
Cycling reduces dementia risk by 19% in middle-aged adults, study finds
Moderate physical activity, such as cycling, improves blood circulation in the brain and can protect specific areas related to memory, guarding against neurodegeneration.
