Stories with tag: "Dementia"

A geriatrician offers advice to help guide this difficult but important conversation

Eating foods containing omega-3 fatty acids at least once a week may protect against age-related memory loss

The changes in thinking and memory that precede obvious symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease begin decades before

A strong sense that your life has meaning and direction may make you less likely to develop areas of brain damage

Why prompt diagnosis and treatment are essential

What to do if a loved one is having trouble behind the wheel

Learn about signs and risk factors that may point to more serious memory-related problems

Keeping your brain fit can help you manage and reduce your risks for conditions like multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's disease.

People with high amounts of abdominal fat in their middle age are 3.6 times as likely to develop memory loss and dementia later in their life

A study from Rush researchers suggests Alzheimer's disease may be a much larger cause of death than previously thought