Dementia

Term limits are another oft-proposed solution, but would probably require a Constitutional amendment, and the concept has many other flaws.

Individuals over 60 years old are 27 percent more likely to develop dementia if they lose just 1 percent of slow-wave sleep each year, according to a new study.

US President Joe Biden was recorded mistakenly referring to himself as a ‘black woman,’ seemingly confusing himself with Kamala Harris.

The drug contains an antibody that aims to slow the progression of the incurable Alzheimer’s disease. It operates by eliminating the buildup of amyloid protein plaque in the brain.

As the population ages and the prevalence of cognitive impairment increases, such studies are crucial for developing effective treatments that can improve brain health and cognitive function.

Sarah Goldstein’s fourth book, Now You Are Here: Navigating Nursing Home Care for a Loved One, was specifically written for those caring for a loved one residing in a nursing home.

Medical texts from 2,500 years ago rarely mention severe memory loss, suggesting today’s widespread dementia stems from modern environments and lifestyles.

Compared with pet owners living with others, those living alone who didn’t have a pet had faster rates of decline in composite verbal cognition.

Identifying the early stages of dementia is crucial for future treatment. New research reveals an unexpected symptom that can act as a warning sign.

By analyzing data on people who had quit smoking years before, the researchers found that their brains remained permanently smaller than those of people who had never smoked.