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For older adults worried about memory loss, new research offers a hopeful message: even five minutes of physical activity a day might help protect the brain. A study from Johns …

Researchers are raising awareness about a lesser-known but prevalent memory loss condition called limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy, or LATE, which is often misdiagnosed as Alzheimer’s. A recent report in Alzheimer’s …

A startling new study published in Nature Medicine forecasts a dramatic increase in dementia cases across the United States by 2060. The research estimates that new annual dementia diagnoses will …

How older adults spend their leisure time may help keep their minds sharp and reduce the risk of dementia, according to a new study. Researchers at the University of South …

A new report from the RAND Corporation identifies key risk factors for dementia, highlighting signs that can appear as early as age 60 and predict the likelihood of developing cognitive …

A new study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology suggests that gardening may help reduce the risk of dementia and improve cognitive function in older adults.  Researchers found that …

A recent study published in the Lancet medical journal reveals that nearly half of all dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by addressing key health issues such as vision …

Throughout the electoral campaign last year, one of the most noticeable things about Joe Biden was the fact that he almost never made any public appearances. When he did, he …

Forgetfulness and memory loss has long been seen as a natural consequence of growing older. But with further research into dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, that memory loss is increasingly being …

They say it’s always a game until someone gets hurt. But with serious falls and sports-related head injuries, it may take decades to realize how hurt you truly are.