Dementia
How many eggs should you eat per week to lower the risk of dementia?
A large–scale study has found a surprising link between regular egg consumption and significant changes in the risk of cognitive decline in older age.
How many cups of coffee a day lower the risk of dementia?
Air pollution and extreme heat linked to more migraine attacks, Israeli study finds
Jessica Lange sparkles in newest film, ‘The Great Lillian Hall’ - review
A way to reduce risk of dementia? Study suggests swapping margarine for olive oil
The researchers discovered that those consuming more than half a tablespoon of olive oil daily had a 28% reduced risk of dementia-related mortality.
Sleep is as essential for brain health as exercise
The cognitive benefit exercise was unable to mitigate the faster cognitive decline that was associated with poor sleep.
Menopause hormone pills associated with dementia - study
HRT was widely prescribed before 2003, when a large randomized trial found the estrogen/progestin combination was linked with a two-fold increase in dementia risk among women older than 65.
Is your dog developing dementia? - study
New research found that measuring gait speed among geriatric dogs could serve as an easy and reliable way to monitor their health and document resulting declines in neurological ability as they age.
Bilingualism can have surprising neurological benefits
It turns out that knowing a second language is not only good for when you travel overseas or for expanding your range of jobs.
Ashkenazi Jews are more likely to suffer from Alzheimer's, study finds
Specific research into Ashkenazi genetics relation to Alzheimer's diseases was done for the first time.
Former US first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, Carter family says
The Carters occupied the White House during a Democratic administration from 1977 to 1981. They have been married since 1946 and have four children.
New treatment could stop dementia's damage to the brain in its tracks - study
After multiple clinical trials, researchers are becoming increasingly confident in sodium selenate's ability to halt cognitive decline in dementia patients.
The first signs of Alzheimer's appear in the eyes. Here's what they are
Can doctors examine a person's eyes to see the start of the dementia process?
Sleep habits of dogs and humans with dementia have striking similarities - study
Much like their human companions, dogs with dementia or Alzheimer's disease have a hard time sleeping without disruption.
