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Memory tends to slip a bit with age. Although it can be alarming, it doesn’t necessarily indicate dementia or Alzheimer’s. But it doesn’t mean you aren’t walking towards a diagnosis. On its own, memory loss is not enough to guarantee a dementia diagnosis. Most people experience some degree of normal, or accepted, memory slippage. It’s ...click here to read more

A recent study has concluded that people can reduce their risk of cognitive decline and dementia by making positive lifestyle choices. Scientists at the UC San Francisco Memory and Aging Center has found that physically and mentally active lifestyles may prevent or slow frontotemporal dementia (FTD), even in those whose genetic profile makes the development of the disease virtually ...click here to read more

New research shows an inflammatory marker that is associated with dementia. The marker called sCD14 has been found to be related to brain atrophy, dementia, and cognitive decline. The study published in the journal Neurology looked at more than 4,700 participants from two large community-based heart studies. These included 1,588 participants from the Framingham Heart ...click here to read more

It’s easy to believe it’s too late for change. If you’re getting older, you simply may have resigned to the fact that your future is predetermined. Memory loss is something people take for granted. They believe that no matter what, brainpower is going to decline as they get older. There is a small bit of ...click here to read more

Those with a large waist but normal weight could be at a higher risk for developing dementia, according to new research. Previous studies have linked a larger waist circumference to health problems, but this is a first to show a link to dementia. The Korean study led by Dr. Geum Joon Cho and colleagues at ...click here to read more

Those who enjoy winter activities, including skiing, may have a lower incidence of depression and vascular dementia, but not Alzheimer’s, according to new research from Lund University in Sweden together with Uppsala University. These brain researchers had the unique opportunity to analyze a large group of physically active skiers over two decades and found some ...click here to read more

Adding extra virgin olive oil to your diet may be an effective way to boost brain health and lower dementia risk. This new information comes from a study conducted by scientists at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. Extra virgin olive oil is a superfood that is rich in cell-promoting antioxidants. It ...click here to read more

The thought of developing dementia can be scary. This is why many middle-aged Americans spend millions each year on supplements that have been thought to reduce the risk factor of developing cognitive dysfunction. A new survey from the University of Michigan’s 2018 National Poll on Healthy Aging (NPHA) shows that roughly half of middle-aged American’s ...click here to read more

It is never too late to start a fitness routine if you want to reduce the likelihood of getting dementia. New research shows that staying fit or improving fitness could be one of the best medicines to help improve cognitive functions. Atefe Tari of the Cardiac Exercise Research Group (CERG) at the Norwegian University of ...click here to read more

For those who have dementia, aggression and agitation can be a daily struggle. But new research shows how unconventional therapies can go a long way in helping soothe these emotions in dementia patients. Non-drug therapies such as massage, touch therapy, and outdoor activities have been shown to help dementia patients who may be feeling aggression ...click here to read more

Most people know that high blood pressure can cause many health issues, but what is often overlooked is how low blood pressure can increase the risk of dementia. A decline in brain function is not a normal part of aging, as some may think. Age-related cognitive decline has many causes, and research shows how low ...click here to read more

Things start happening when you get old, right? Maybe there’s a little weight gain, some grey hair, or the occasional “senior moment” memory lapse. But does that mean you’re destined for dementia? Absolutely not! But I understand if you believe that dementia comes with age. A new study indicates that two-thirds of people believe dementia ...click here to read more

For those who have Alzheimer’s disease, blood pressure that fluctuates could affect the rate of dementia. Research shows a new understanding of the links between Alzheimer’s disease and blood vessels and how they can worsen dementia. Almost six million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, including 200,000 people under the age of 65. It’s the ...click here to read more

The way a person walks may now be able to help doctors accurately identify the specific type of dementia a patient has. For the first time, researchers have determined that people with Alzheimer’s disease or Lewy body dementia have unique walking patterns that signal subtle differences between the two conditions. The study was published in ...click here to read more