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December 11, 2024

Dementia report reveals 'shocking' signs at age 60 that you'll develop the disease by age 80

A RAND Corporation study pinpointed several unexpected predictors at age 60 that will likely lead to dementia later on. Researcher Peter Hudomiet and expert Dr. Marcie Smith discuss the health implications.

December 6, 2024

'Duck Dynasty' star Phil Robertson diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease

"Duck Dynasty" star Phil Robertson has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, his son Jase revealed on his "Unashamed with the Robertson Family" Friday.

December 3, 2024

‘Hidden’ fat could predict Alzheimer’s disease up to 20 years before symptoms, research finds

In the latest Alzheimer’s research, hidden fat in various parts of the body was shown to be an early warning sign of the common dementia — as much as 20 years before symptoms emerged.

November 28, 2024

This Thanksgiving, there will be an empty chair at our table. Here's what fills my heart

I am grateful that though Dad will be missing at our family's Thanksgiving celebration for the first time this year, his impact on my life will never be gone.

November 21, 2024

Dementia risk could be linked to walking speed, study suggests

A slower walking pace could be a sign of cognitive decline or dementia, a new study suggests. Researchers and other experts discuss how the link could facilitate earlier diagnoses.

November 8, 2024

Alzheimer’s patient, 90, says skiing and other activities keep him mentally sharp

Six years after his Alzheimer’s diagnosis, 90-year-old Zelik Bocknek (Zel) refuses to slow down — and he believes his active lifestyle is key to keeping his symptoms at bay.

November 7, 2024

Sleepy during the day? It could be an early warning sign of dementia, study suggests

Feeling sleepy and lacking enthusiasm during the day could increase the risk of developing a cognitive disorder leading to dementia, a new study found. Sleep expert Dr. Wendy Troxel discusses.

October 29, 2024

Poor sleep in middle age could affect the brain in a surprising way, study finds

In a new study led by University of California, San Francisco, poor sleep was linked to faster brain aging in middle-aged adults. Researchers and doctors weigh in on the risk and how to reduce it.

October 26, 2024

Dementia risk could be higher for older adults who experience this type of injury, study finds

Getting injured after a fall may be an early warning sign of dementia in older adults, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open last month. Researchers and doctors weigh in.

October 24, 2024

Ozempic could help reduce Alzheimer’s risk for some, study suggests: ‘Shifting the paradigm’

Semaglutide medications — such as Ozempic, the popular diabetes medication — have been linked to a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease for certain groups, a new study finds.