The updated guidelines recommend that people keep their systolic blood pressure under a specific number — 130 — to prevent cognitive decline and dementia. (Again, systolic blood pressure is the first ...

Dementia is a group of brain disorders that cause a decline in cognitive functions like memory and thinking. While some cognitive decline is a natural part of aging, dementia is an extreme version ...

When they drilled into the data a little more, the researchers found that people who ate 20 grams (1.4 tablespoons) or more ...

You are what you eat. Remember that phrase? Basically, it refers to the deep relationship between our physical health and what we put on our plates. Well, that goes for your brain too. Everything you ...

An estimated 42% of Americans over 55 will eventually develop dementia. A new study revealed the strongest evidence yet that a balanced diet, consistent exercise and social activity helped improve ...

Through extensive research, we have demonstrated that implementing lifestyle interventions and promoting early diagnosis and ...

A big UK study found people who bike for errands are less likely to get dementia. Cycling was linked to a lower risk of both Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. Walking didn’t show the ...

With dementia now estimated to impact 42 percent of people who make it past age 55, everyone should be taking steps to help decrease their risk for developing the condition. Yet while much of the ...

For decades, doctors have been puzzled by why women develop Alzheimer’s disease at nearly twice the rate of men. There are an estimated 7 million people in the U.S. living with Alzheimer’s, with that ...