Dementia
People are talking to each other much less – and it has a dangerous effect
A new study found a decline of nearly 30% in the number of words people say each day – And the implications for mental health could be significant.
About 50% of dementia cases are preventable: This is the main influencing factor
Even at age 50: Switching to this diet reduces dementia risk
4 sleep problems that may be an early sign of dementia
Yom Kippur lessons for caring for those with dementia
It is proper to organize an appropriate experience and accompany them, making sure not to leave them confused or lonely on Yom Kippur.
Do people with dementia have to follow Jewish law?
We see how Halacha seeks to keep people with dementia in the world of mitzvot for as long as possible, while always doing everything to protect their physical well-being.
This common medication may lead to dementia - study
Proton-pump inhibitors are prescribed to reduce stomach acid by targeting the enzymes in the stomach lining that produce that acid.
Does eating eggs help reduce dementia?
The chemical lecithin, found in egg yolks, may reduce dementia.
McConnell, Biden lapses highlight advanced age of US leaders
Many members of the US Congress are older than President Biden. Are they still suitable?
A way to reduce risk of dementia? Study suggests swapping margarine for olive oil
The researchers discovered that those consuming more than half a tablespoon of olive oil daily had a 28% reduced risk of dementia-related mortality.
Sleep is as essential for brain health as exercise
The cognitive benefit exercise was unable to mitigate the faster cognitive decline that was associated with poor sleep.
Menopause hormone pills associated with dementia - study
HRT was widely prescribed before 2003, when a large randomized trial found the estrogen/progestin combination was linked with a two-fold increase in dementia risk among women older than 65.
Is your dog developing dementia? - study
New research found that measuring gait speed among geriatric dogs could serve as an easy and reliable way to monitor their health and document resulting declines in neurological ability as they age.
Bilingualism can have surprising neurological benefits
It turns out that knowing a second language is not only good for when you travel overseas or for expanding your range of jobs.