Alzheimers

Health November 8

Alzheimer’s patient, 90, says skiing and other activities keep him mentally sharp

Six years after his Alzheimer’s diagnosis, 90-year-old Zelik Bocknek (Zel) refuses to slow down — and he believes his active lifestyle is key to keeping his symptoms at bay.

Sleep Disorders November 7

Sleepy during the day? It could be an early warning sign of dementia, study suggests

Feeling sleepy and lacking enthusiasm during the day could increase the risk of developing a cognitive disorder leading to dementia, a new study found. Sleep expert Dr. Wendy Troxel discusses.

Health October 29

Poor sleep in middle age could affect the brain in a surprising way, study finds

In a new study led by University of California, San Francisco, poor sleep was linked to faster brain aging in middle-aged adults. Researchers and doctors weigh in on the risk and how to reduce it.

Health October 26

Dementia risk could be higher for older adults who experience this type of injury, study finds

Getting injured after a fall may be an early warning sign of dementia in older adults, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open last month. Researchers and doctors weigh in.

Health October 24

Ozempic could help reduce Alzheimer’s risk for some, study suggests: ‘Shifting the paradigm’

Semaglutide medications — such as Ozempic, the popular diabetes medication — have been linked to a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease for certain groups, a new study finds.

HEALTH October 18

New Alzheimer’s research reveals ‘quiet’ phase of the disease, before symptoms appear

New details have emerged into how Alzheimer’s disease affects the brain. Researchers have identified cellular changes in the brains of people with the disease — and a timeline of when they occur.

HEALTH October 2

To reduce dementia risk, seniors should take up this outdoor activity, study suggests

Researchers from the University of Edinburgh found that gardening has positive benefits for cognitive health as people age, per a study that followed participants for a lifetime.

HEALTH September 16

Alzheimer’s disease could be slowed by boosting a certain protein in the brain, researchers say

Boosting a certain brain protein could help slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study has found. The University of Cincinnati researchers and an Alzheimer's Association expert weigh in.

HEALTH September 8

Alzheimer’s risk may increase with light pollution, new study finds

Exposure to outdoor light at night could put people at a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Neuroscience.

HEALTH August 28

Shingles infection linked to risk of cognitive decline, says study: ‘Long-term implications’

Getting shingles just once could increase the risk of long-term confusion and memory loss, a new study has found. The researchers and other doctors discuss why there may be an association.