alzheimer’s disease
'The Notebook' star diagnosed with Alzheimer's: 'She's in full dementia,' son says
Gena Rowlands played a character with Alzheimer's in "The Notebook." Now, she has the disease.
'The Notebook' star diagnosed with Alzheimer's: 'She's in full dementia,' son says
"... It's so crazy — we lived it, she acted it, and now it's on us," the famed director said of his mother's heartbreaking diagnosis.
These 5 spices can boost energy levels and brain function
Variety may be the spice of life, but these spices themselves hold the key to a healthier, longer life.
How depression as a young adult can lead to memory problems later on
In the study, 3,117 participants were evaluated for depressive symptoms every five years for 20 years.
New breakthrough Alzheimer's drug gets unanimous backing from FDA advisers
The vote clears the way for a final FDA decision on the treatment, which initially had been expected earlier this year before the agency called for the meeting so its...
This stage of sleep is crucial for preventing Alzheimer's: new study
The key to keeping your wits about you as you age may lie in shut-eye during midlife. A study found that people over 60 who didn't get enough slow-wave sleep...
Alzheimer’s patients could help alleviate symptoms by eating this food: study
The link between diet and dementia has been well-documented, and now researchers at the University of Copenhagen and the U.S. National Institute on Aging have found that eating more pomegranates,...
Is skipping breakfast bad for you? The truth about 'the most important meal of the day'
According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, a quarter of us skip our morning meal.
Novel test can predict dementia up to 9 years before diagnosis: study
The model is touted as more than 80% accurate.
Want to live forever? 'Longevity escape velocity' theory could make it a reality
Forget the Fountain of Youth.
I have Alzheimer's — I'm beating back the deadly disease with these simple lifestyle changes
Two brave fighters share their successes in a new documentary film.
Fussy eaters take note: picky palates linked to poor mental health
A recent study suggests that older folks who are unfussy about what they eat have better cognitive function than their picky peers. According to Nature Mental Health, a UK Biobank...
Teens who eat junk food could have long-term memory problems: study
Here’s some food for thought — literally.
Jack Hanna's family says famed zookeeper 'continues to decline' amid battle with 'advanced' Alzheimer's
Hanna's wife and daughters, who revealed the TV host's diagnosis in 2021, shared that they 'do their best to find joy' each day.
Jay Leno and wife Mavis enjoy date night at comedy club as she struggles with dementia
It was revealed the former "Tonight Show" host's wife was battling dementia after he filed for conservatorship over her in January 2023.
Jay Leno's wife 'sometimes does not know her husband' amid heartbreaking Alzheimer's battle
Mavis Leno "has a lot of disorientation, will ruminate about her parents who have both passed and her mother who died about 20 years ago," new court documents read.
Jay Leno's wife 'sometimes does not know her husband' as Alzheimer's progresses: court docs
The former "Tonight Show" host filed for a conservatorship over Mavis in January to set up a living trust for her in case anything happens to him.
I'm a neuroscientist — make these 5 lifestyle tweaks to improve your memory
Brain health is a critical but often overlooked aspect of our overall health and well-being — protecting it can potentially reduce the risk of developing dementia.
This surprising symptom could be an early sign of dementia
A British doctor shared a surprisingly warning sign of dementia -- the mind-deteriorating condition that afflicts more than 55 million worldwide.
Blood test may detect dementia up to 10 years before disease diagnosed: study
Currently, brain scans can detect abnormal levels of a protein called beta amyloid many years before Alzheimer's dementia develops, but the tests are costly and often not covered by insurance.