Some 2.3 million of U.S. adults over 65—more than 4%—have a diagnosis of dementia. But even without a diagnosis, a certain ...

Are you too busy to exercise during the week? A new study finds you can still protect your brain from cognitive decline.

After accounting for age, education, tobacco use, sleep patterns, diet and alcohol consumption, the study authors determined ...

Nov. 6, 2024 — Older people who are sleepy during the day or lack enthusiasm for activities due to sleep issues may be more likely to develop a syndrome that can lead to dementia, according to a new ...

Meditation may also help reduce the risk of dementia because it can reduce high blood pressure and anxiety, both risk factors ...

Doctors specializing in dementia and Alzheimer’s share the ways they take care of their brain and prevent cognitive decline, ...

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Physical activity of any intensity after a diagnosis of dementia is associated with around a 30% lower risk of death, finds research published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

The project estimates that that at least 4.3 million people 55 or older who have cognitive impairment or dementia live alone in the United States. About half have trouble with daily activities ...

One study suggests that people who maintain or start physical activity after receiving a dementia diagnosis may be at decreased risk for all-cause mortality. People with dementia can work with ...

Even better, a healthy regiment of regular physical activity provides important health benefits for chronic disease ...