Eating Mushrooms a Few Times a Week Could Dramatically Reduce Dementia Risk, Says 6-Year Study
This new study suggests that seniors who regularly eat mushrooms may reduce their odds of cognitive decline by as much as 50%.
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How Flickering Lights or Electrical Stimulation Might Banish Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
A new field of neurological treatment involving alternating-current brain stimulation may produce success in non-invasive, non-drug clinical trials.
Routine Eye Test Can Detect Earliest Stages of Alzheimer's in Seconds, According to New Research
This quick eye test could offer early diagnosis and lead to treatments that are far more effective than current therapy methods.
When AC/DC Caught Wind of Ice Skater's Charity Tribute, Guitarist Angus Young Donated Thousands
Though this hockey ref has always paid tribute to his favorite band during his iceskating marathons, his most recent event had an unexpected visitor.
'Eye-opening' Dementia Breakthrough Announced Today by USC Researchers
A new USC study suggesting dementia is caused by leaky blood vessels in the brain could lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment.
Senior Enrolls in University After Alzheimer's Diagnosis: 'It's a good thing because I was bored being retired!'
This 81-year-old with Alzheimer's hopes that his determination will inspire other dementia patients to fight their diagnosis.
Lewd Joke Doll Proves 98-Year-old Grandma With Dementia is Still a Charmer (WATCH)
Determined to break through my grandma's Alzheimer's using humor, I dug out a "flasher doll" she had made for me when I was a teenager. Hilarity ensued.
Twitter Helped Belfast Woman 'Find Missing Mum'
Twitter and the kindness of strangers brought home an Irish mom with dementia, after her daughter decided to post her photo when she'd gone missing.
Exercising in Your 70's May Stop Brain Shrinkage
Exercising in your 70's may stop your brain from shrinking and showing the signs of aging linked to dementia, say experts from Edinburgh University. But exercise did not have to be strenuous - going for a walk several times a week sufficed.
Experiment Moves Past Stem Cells, Advancing Brain Treatment
In a breakthrough that has positive implications for Parkinson's or Alzheimer's, researchers have transformed ordinary mouse skin cells directly into neurons, bypassing the need for stem cells and greatly speeding up the field of regenerative medicine.
Breakthrough Can Deliver Medicine to the Brain for the First Time
Doctors now have a way to break through a protective barrier in the brain so they can deliver medications like they never could before.
Kirk Douglas Gives $15 Million on 99th Birthday to Build Alzheimer's Center
The star of "Spartacus" used his 99th birthday to unveil plans for the Kirk Douglas Care Pavilion which will be able to treat up to 80 Alzheimer's patients.
You May Be Reducing Your Alzheimer's Risk Already With Everyday Habits
A new study finds links between various lifestyle choices and habits you may be already employing that could reduce your risk of Alzheimer's.
Diet May Cut Risk of Alzheimer's by 50% (Long-term Study of 900 Seniors)
A hybrid version of the Mediterranean diet, nicknamed MIND, could lower a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease by 50%.
Nasal Spray Helps Alzheimer's Patients Regain Some Mental Function
An insulin nasal spray has shown it can boost memory and other mental functions for people with Alzheimer's.
Study Confirms Brain and Memory Benefits from Eating Dark Chocolate
Eating dark chocolate has been linked with numerous health benefits, but a new study shows it can potentially make your brain smarter and improve memory.
Memory Loss Associated with Alzheimer's Reversed for First Time
For 100 years, Alzheimer's disease has been without an effective treatment. That may finally be about to change. In the first, small study of a novel, personalized and holistic program to reverse memory loss, nine of 10 participants displayed marked improvement in their memories and disorientation.
Blueberries May Fend Off Alzheimer's: It's All About The Anthocyanins
The blueberry, already known to be a 'super fruit' for its power to potentially lower the risk of heart disease and cancer, also could be insurance for your brain against Alzheimer's disease. New research presented by scientists Sunday bolsters the idea that this fruit, loaded with healthful antioxidants, could help prevent the devastating effects of […]
Middle-Agers Are Fending Off Dementia With Healthy Living: Study
A new UK study suggests that a drop in the rate of dementia for people over 65 is likely due to healthier lifestyles in middle age.
New Drug Makes Headway In Potential Treatment for Alzheimer's
In human trials, researchers used an experimental drug to slow the progression of Alzheimer's for people in early stages of the disease.
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