What is the earliest spark that ignites the memory-robbing march of Alzheimer’s disease? Why do some people with Alzheimer’s-like changes in the brain never go on to develop dementia? These questions ...

One-third of people older than 85 in the United States are estimated to live with Alzheimer's disease today, according to the National Institute on Aging.

One in every 50 people inherit two copies of the APOE4 gene and research has found that nearly all double-carriers showed key ...

Most participants were healthier than average, limiting how widely the results may apply.

Setting aside the emotional toll of a serious, life-changing illness, there's the financial hit. A grim diagnosis comes with a steep price tag. You can hire a financial adviser to help you plan for ...

Shark meat has been served to a large swath of the Brazilian population without their knowledge, putting millions at risk in the process.

“One of the worst decisions within the nursing home industry was the restriction of patient safety devices. Posey vest and ...

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Discover how each B vitamin—from B1 to B12—supports brain function, heart health, energy levels, and more, with insights from ...

SuperAgers are a group of people, typically over the age of 80, who have abilities to recall events from the past with ...

A team of researchers at Harvard Medical School has identified a deficiency they believe could be the root cause of Alzheimer’s, and, better yet, they believe a drug could prevent and ...