Articles for Tag: "dementia"

Exercise may improve memory in later years 
Exercise may improve memory in later years
Not working out in your 20s and 30s can raise the risk for mental decline.
4 Alzheimer’s disease questions answered  Featured
4 Alzheimer’s disease questions answered
An expert offers insight on helping those with memory loss.
Mediterranean diet linked to better memory 
Mediterranean diet linked to better memory
Older adults may want to try eating this way to reduce age-related cognitive decline.
Middle-aged forgetfulness may not be dementia  Featured
Middle-aged forgetfulness may not be dementia
If you are under age 65 and experiencing memory loss, don’t assume you are in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease.
Can changes in behavior predict Alzheimer’s? 
Can changes in behavior predict Alzheimer’s?
According to a new study, episodes of irritability, depression, apathy and appetite could be early signs of dementia.
Learning to love a ‘different mom’  Featured
Learning to love a ‘different mom’
Actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley’s open discussion about her mother’s dementia is shedding light on the condition.
Half of seniors with dementia don’t get tested 
Half of seniors with dementia don’t get tested
Nearly two million Americans over the age of 70 with cognitive problems haven’t seen a doctor, says a new study.