For healthy older adults, using antibiotics is not associated with an increased risk of cognitive impairment or dementia, according to a study published in the…
A new Rice University study sheds light on the critical role marital relationships play in the mental and physical health of caregivers for spouses living…
Much like plants in a thriving forest, certain cells in the brain create a nurturing environment, enhancing the health and resilience of their neighbors, while…
To identify and follow blood vessel-related changes in the brain that contribute to cognitive impairment and dementia, researchers and clinicians typically rely on MRI to…
Women born in the most sexist U.S. states experience faster memory decline in later years compared to women born in the least sexist states, a…
Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s & Neurodegenerative Diseases at UT Health San Antonio, Boston University School of Medicine and the Framingham Heart Study have found…
Holidays are a time for families and friends to gather, but for older people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, it can cause so much…
A new study raises the possibility that jobs that require frequent spatial processing—such as figuring out a taxi route or the best way to navigate…
Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) is a severe and rapidly progressing neurodegenerative disease that affects both motor and cognitive functions. Often misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed due to…
Adapting activities for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease is essential for maintaining their engagement and well-being. As Alzheimer’s progresses, activities that were once routine can become…