cognitive decline
A good night’s sleep could offer more than just a refreshing start to the day. For millions of people living with chronic health conditions, it…
Study Suggests More Education Lowers Dementia Risk in Old Age
A landmark study suggests that spending even one extra year in school could have lasting benefits for brain health, potentially reducing the risk of dementia…
Early Intervention in Alzheimer’s Could Bring Wider Benefits to Patients and Society
For people living with Alzheimer’s disease, the timing of treatment could make a substantial difference—not only to how long they live independently, but also to…
Not Everyone Has Equal Access to Alzheimer’s Drugs: Race and Health Matter
A new generation of Alzheimer’s treatments is offering fresh hope to people living with the disease. Still, a troubling question is emerging: Who actually gets…
Community Dementia Prevention Shows Promise for Strengthening Attention
As populations age worldwide, preventing cognitive decline has become an increasingly important public health priority. Although intensive clinical trials have shown that multidomain lifestyle interventions…
Not Just About Hunger: Food Insecurity May Affect Brain Health in Later Life
Older adults who experienced food insecurity in both midlife and later life had nearly four times the probability of probable dementia compared with those who…
Cleveland Study Pinpoints Major Driver of Cognitive Decline With Age
A research team from University Hospitals, Case Western Reserve University, and the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center has identified a key molecular driver of…