Alzheimer’s
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Are Energy Drinks More Harmful Than Coffee?
Caffeinated energy drinks have become increasingly popular, particularly among young adults and adolescents. But are they a healthier choice over coffee?
Living with Dementia: How to Maintain Independence and Function
Learn about the types of brain aging and dementia, treatments, and ways to slow its progress and maintain independence.
The Best Dementia Prevention? A Workout for Your Brain
Just 30 minutes of exercise five times a week helps lower the risk of dementia. The trick is knowing which kind of exercise will provide the most benefits.
New Research Holds Promise for Alzheimer’s Disease
Ongoing Alzheimer’s research is attacking the disease in novel ways, with some early successes that show promise for the future of treating this disease.
Alzheimer’s Disease: Medical Advances and the Importance of a Compassionate Approach
Millions of Americans have Alzheimer’s Disease and its impact extends to friends and families of the person with the disease. Is there anything that can be done to prevent it and what research is being performed to provide hope for those affected?
What Is Aphasia? Learn about its Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Aphasia is a cognitive disorder that affects 2 million Americans, yet many people have never heard of it. Learn more about this language processing disorder.
Dementia: What You Can Do To Reduce Your Risk
Fortunately, we know some of the risk factors that increase our chances of mental decline. What to do to maintain your brain.
New Drug Therapy May Reduce Apathy in Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease
Apathy is one of the most prevalent behavioral symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. However, apathy in Alzheimer's patients is often under-recognized or misdiagnosed as depression.