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New Study: Shingles Vaccine May Offer Dementia Protection
A recent study found that adults who receive the shingles vaccine may be less likely to develop dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
What's the Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease?
Changes in cognitive function are a normal part of aging, but when they start to affect daily activities, it may be a sign of a more serious impairment.
New Drug Offers Hope for Early-Stage Alzheimer's Disease
Leqembi is the first U.S. FDA-approved medication to alter how Alzheimer’s disease physically affects the brain rather than just treat its symptoms.
5 Brain-Boosting Foods That Can Fight Dementia
Eating a diet rich in these foods can help slow down the effects of brain aging and can even reduce your risk of developing dementia.
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.
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.
Research Provides New Hope for the Treatment of Patients with Neuropsychiatric Diseases
Research to understand and treat brain disease is painstaking, complicated and highly specialized work. But new treatments and possibly even cures for the brain diseases could be a reality sooner than ever thought possible.