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July 19, 2023

West Virginia woman who is blind runs 5K race, ranks in her age group: ‘This is just the beginning’

A blind woman from West Virginia competed in the 2023 National Senior Games 5K — placing in her group at 74-years-old. She completed the race in 45 minutes.

July 18, 2023

New dementia drug 'has given me hope’: Alzheimer’s patients reveal their stories

The first new Alzheimer’s treatment in 20 years was granted full FDA approval in early July 2023. Two patients who participated in the clinical trials share personal experiences.

July 17, 2023

Alzheimer’s disease is most common in these US counties, new study finds

Older people in the eastern and southeastern U.S. have the largest prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease, per new research revealed at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.

July 17, 2023

California man celebrates 100th birthday with 'dog parade' featuring 200 pups of all shapes and sizes

In honor of his 100th birthday, a man from San Jose, California, was visited by over 200 dogs of all shapes and sizes during a parade his daughter, Alison Moore, threw for him.

June 30, 2023

Talk therapy? AI may detect 'earliest symptoms' of dementia by analyzing speech patterns

A new artificial intelligence-powered tool called CognoSpeak aims to detect signs of dementia, Alzheimer’s and other memory disorders by analyzing a person’s speech and language patterns.

June 26, 2023

Be well: Prevent dangerous falls among older adults by taking key steps

Dangerous falls can be prevented with safety protocols. Fox News Digital spoke with Christynne Helfrich, PT, a physical therapist commercial consultant for Hinge Health in Illinois, for expert tips.

June 22, 2023

AI tech aims to help patients catch disease early, even ‘reverse their biological age’

Cenegenics, a Las Vegas company offering “personalized performance health age management" for its patients, is partnering with California-based Prenuvo to offer full-body AI MRI scans to patients.

June 9, 2023

The stages of Alzheimer's and symptoms that could be displayed as the disease progresses

Alzheimer's is a disease that impacts millions and is generally seen in older individuals. There are multiple stages of the disease in which different symptoms are displayed.

June 6, 2023

Improving memory may be as easy as popping a multivitamin, study finds: ‘Prevents vascular dementia'

Adults over age 60 who want to stave off memory loss could benefit from taking a daily multivitamin supplement, suggests a recent study — but some doctors advise caution. Here's why.

June 2, 2023

Rosalynn Carter diagnosed with dementia at 95: What to know about the condition in the ‘oldest old’

Rosalynn Carter, 95, wife of former President Jimmy Carter, has been diagnosed with dementia. Diagnosis and risk factors are very different for people in their 90s, a doctor explains.