Dementia

The workout that may significantly reduce the risk of early death

A new study has found that 90 minutes to two hours of strength training per week are linked to a decrease in the risk of heart disease, stroke, and dementia.

The researchers found that the best results were recorded among people who combined strength training with aerobic activity such as brisk walking, running, cycling, or swimming
One of the central ones among them is choline, a substance that the body uses to produce acetylcholine: A neurotransmitter with a central role in memory, learning, and attention

How many eggs should you eat per week to lower the risk of dementia?

Coffee and breakfast

How many cups of coffee a day lower the risk of dementia?

Migraine (illustrative)

Air pollution and extreme heat linked to more migraine attacks, Israeli study finds


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

A geriatrics expert explains how to prepare the home for a patient, what is important to focus on – and why sometimes it is necessary to move to a nursing home.

An elderly couple

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.