Many people attribute every change in their body and mind to the simple passage of time. A person notices their memory isn’t as sharp and assumes that’s just aging. They experience joint pain or fatigue and write it off as inevitable. While aging does...
The prospect of developing dementia frightens many people as they age, but emerging research brings encouraging news: nearly 45 percent of dementia cases may be prevented by addressing 14 evidence-based risk factors, many of which can be modified. New cases of...
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement and a wide range of non-motor functions. While age and genetics are important drivers of risk, researchers have identified several modifiable factors that appear to lower the chance of...
More than 55 million people worldwide live with dementia, and that number will climb to 139 million by 2050. As populations age, communities face a critical choice: either adapt to support residents with cognitive impairment or watch as millions of people become...
What Dementia Is and Why Types Matter Dementia is not a single disease but an umbrella term describing a group of conditions that affect memory, thinking, behavior, and the ability to perform everyday activities. While all forms of dementia involve cognitive decline,...
The Mediterranean diet has earned a reputation as one of the healthiest eating patterns in the world. Over the past decade, scientists have increasingly investigated whether this diet can do more than protect the heart and metabolic health — could it also lower the...
Caring for a spouse with dementia is a journey filled with emotional, physical, and mental challenges. Dementia is a progressive condition that affects memory, thinking, and behavior, requiring caregivers to adapt to their loved one’s evolving needs. While it can be...
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder that primarily affects movement. However, it is more than just a movement disorder—it can also impact cognitive function. One of the major concerns for individuals with Parkinson’s and their families is...
Dementia is a progressive neurological condition that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. While certain risk factors, such as age and genetics, cannot be changed, research suggests that a healthy lifestyle can significantly reduce the risk of developing dementia....
