Dementia

Study: To fight dementia, stay optimistic

Every six-point increase on a standard optimism scale corresponded to a 15% reduction in the likelihood of developing the condition.

An outlook for life.
Vegetables, fish, moderate wine consumption, and even salad dressing were found to be associated with a lower risk of cognitive decline

Study finds: This is the dietary method that prevents cognitive decline in later life

A simple blood test may detect dementia – up to 25 years in advance

A simple blood test may predict dementia up to 25 years before symptoms

An elderly couple

Your parent’s dementia diagnosis makes it crucial to take the right steps immediately


A massive study found: These are the artificial sweeteners linked to dementia

Do you drink one can of zero a day or consume sugar-free yogurts? An 8-year study found a link between consumption of common artificial sweeteners and deterioration in memory and thinking.

Artificial sweetener

A decade-long study: This eye sign can predict dementia years in advance

A new study found that the thickness of the retina in the eye may predict future risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia years before symptoms appear – opening the door to early and simple diagnosis.

Every measurable decrease in retinal thickness increased the risk of Alzheimer’s by about 3%

'Aging in Wellness and Adversity': Embracing patients coping with old age, dementia - book review

Abramowitz founded and directed the Melabev organization, initially a place where volunteers worked with dementia patients whose families wanted to keep their loved ones out of institutions.

Comparison of two brain diagrams. Left, normal brain, right, brain of a person with Alzheimer's disease.

A huge study: This is the exact age at which physical exercise reduces dementia risk by 45%

A large-scale American study reveals that physical activity in midlife and in old age reduces the risk of dementia by 45% – even among carriers of the gene that increases the risk for Alzheimer’s.

A man in the gym

A doctor reveals how to reduce the risk of dementia – with one simple food every day

They’re available to all of us, yet we don’t eat enough of them. So what is the tasty and healthy snack that keeps the brain sharp?

A doctor looks at a brain X-ray

Memory not what it used to be? Here’s how to know if it’s age-related or a sign of dementia

Forgot names, lost an item, or repeated the same question? Here’s how to tell the difference between natural age-related changes and a medical condition that requires professional diagnosis.

Memory loss or dementia?

Experts claim: This is the morning drink that lowers the risk of dementia and strengthens the brain

It is tasty, healthy, and reduces the risk of chronic diseases. So what are you waiting for? This is the time to add it to the menu.

Brainy Blue Breakfast Smoothie

Cycling reduces dementia risk by 19% in middle-aged adults, study finds

Moderate physical activity, such as cycling, improves blood circulation in the brain and can protect specific areas related to memory, guarding against neurodegeneration.

 Cycling reduces dementia risk by 19% in middle-aged adults, study finds.

New study shows MIND diet reduces dementia risk by 25%

Benefits observed regardless of age, suggesting it's never too late to adopt brain-healthy eating habits.

 New study shows MIND diet reduces dementia risk by 25%. Illustration.

Eight-week creatine regimen significantly improves cognitive scores in Alzheimer's study

Patients improved on cognitive tests after eight weeks, indicating that adding creatine may help support cognition in Alzheimer's disease.

 Eight-week creatine regimen significantly improves cognitive scores in Alzheimer's study. Illustration.