New Yale Study: Many Older Adults Improve as They Age
A long-term study by Yale University debunks one of the biggest myths about aging. Nearly half of people over 65 showed physical, mental, or both read more
Learning to Play a Musical Instrument After the Age of 70 May Help Protect Memory
A longer life is often accompanied by changes in cognitive abilities, and working memory is among the mental abilities most vulnerable to age-related read more
Scientists Have Discovered a New Cause of Alzheimer’s Disease and a Drug That Halts its Progression
A promising experimental compound developed by researchers at ETH Zurich could offer a new way to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. In read more
Research Shows Why the Risk of Alzheimer’s is So Much Higher for Women
Not only are women more likely to develop Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, but new research also suggests that they may be more severely read more
Your Daily Cup of Coffee Could Reduce Your Risk of Dementia by 35 Percent
Scientists say that your daily coffee routine might do more than just give you a boost of energy. New research suggests that drinking a moderate read more
A Simple Blood Test Could Detect the Risk of Alzheimer’s Years in Advance
Neutrophils, a type of white blood cell that circulates in the bloodstream, are among the body’s first lines of defense against infections and read more
