Dementia

Jessica Lange sparkles in newest film, ‘The Great Lillian Hall’ - review

Jessica Lange breathes life into a story about a Broadway diva who, months into rehearsals for a revival of Anton Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard, discovers she is struggling with dementia.

JUNE 3, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

Jessica Lange is marvelous as an aging actress who discovers she has dementia in ‘The Great Lillian Hall.’

Even a small daily addition of these foods could cause dementia

Processed food is considered particularly bad, but its damages do not end with chronic diseases or obesity – rather, they can also harm the brain.

MAY 24, 2026|ByWALLA! HEALTH

People are talking to each other much less – and it has a dangerous effect

A new study found a decline of nearly 30% in the number of words people say each day – And the implications for mental health could be significant.

MAY 14, 2026|ByWALLA! HEALTH

The bad news: Sleeping longer than eight hours increases the risk of dementia

About 50% of dementia cases are preventable: This is the main influencing factor

Scientists analyzed dozens of studies in which millions of people participated and discovered how many hours of sleep per night reduce the risk of dementia.

MAY 13, 2026|ByDORON KUPERSTEIN

How many Israelis suffer from Alzheimer's?

The search for a cure for the disease still continues.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

The ethics of Alzheimer’s: A challenging, yet critical, balance -opinion

We ask questions concerning our responsibilities in preserving any remaining quality of life and what we must do to preserve their dignity.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022ByYUVAL CHERLOW

Could COVID-19 push you closer towards dementia, Alzheimer's?

A new study will spend two years monitoring post-COVID patients over 65 to see if the illness pushed them closer towards dementia.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

COVID-19 brain fog, dementia risk higher for 2 years after infection - study

A major study of over 1.25 million people has indicated that people with COVID-19 are at a higher risk of brain fog and dementia, as well as other neurological and mental health conditions.

AUGUST 21, 2022ByAARON REICH

This is the amazing thing that spinach does to your brain

Leafy greens are healthy, can help you maintain a healthy weight and promote heart health. Don’t wait, go buy kale and spinach.

AUGUST 17, 2022ByWALLA!

Among the world’s healthiest vegetables, spinach

Which leisure activities are linked to lower risk of dementia? - study

Researchers conducted a meta-analysis encompassing 38 studies from around the world.

AUGUST 14, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Holocaust survivor Betty Stein, 92, (L) and Eli Boyer, 91, play ping pong at a program for people with Alzheimer's and dementia at the Arthur Gilbert table tennis center in Los Angeles

This heart abnormality can raise your risk for dementia - study

An abnormality in the heart's left atrium known as atrial cardiopathy is already linked to stroke and atrial fibrillation, but it may be independently linked to dementia as well.

AUGUST 10, 2022ByAARON REICH