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Health

Sitting at Work May Not Be as Terrible as You Think

You could be doing your brain a solid without realizing it.
Sleep

Having Insomnia Can Age Your Brain By Years, a New Study Shows

People with the condition experienced faster rates of cognitive decline.
Nutrition

Can What You Eat Really Reduce Your Dementia Risk?

Here’s what food can and can’t do for your most important organ.
Alzheimer's Disease

How Even a Little Daily Movement Can Help Reduce Your Risk of Dementia

Your brain will thank you in the present and the future.
Dementia

Ovary Removal (oophorectomy): A Risk Factor For Dementia?

Ovary removal (oophorectomy) dramatically lowers estrogen, a reproductive hormone that may also protect your brain.
Alzheimer's Disease

Can Music Help Someone With Alzheimer's?

A Mayo Clinic specialist discusses the possible benefits of music for people with Alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's: Drugs Help Manage Symptoms

Although there's no cure for Alzheimer's disease, certain drugs might help you manage your symptoms and improve your life for a time.
Dementia

Memory Loss: When To Seek Help

Memory loss may indicate normal aging, a treatable condition or the onset of dementia.
Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's Disease: Can Exercise Prevent Memory Loss?

Regular exercise may help in preventing Alzheimer's disease and improving cognitive function.
Alzheimer's Disease

Diagnosing Alzheimer's: How Alzheimer's Is Diagnosed

Even though there isn't a cure, early diagnosis of Alzheimer's dementia is important.
Alzheimer's Disease

Benefits Of Being Bilingual: Delay Alzheimer's?

Being bilingual may have a protective effect against the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's: Can A Head Injury Increase My Risk?

Some research indicates a link between head injuries and Alzheimer's disease. So what's your risk?
Dementia

Sundowning: Late-day Confusion

Sundowning isn't a disease. It's a symptom that often occurs in people with dementia.
Dementia

Ginkgo Biloba: Can It Prevent Memory Loss?

Ginkgo biloba is said to prevent memory loss, but study results suggest otherwise.
Dementia

Young-onset Alzheimer's: When Symptoms Begin Before Age 65

Young-onset (early-onset) Alzheimer's disease is a rare form of dementia that presents unique challenges. Learn more about causes, diagnosis and how to cope.
Dementia

Alzheimer's Genes: Are You At Risk?

What role does genetics play in developing Alzheimer's? Are you at risk?
Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's Or Depression: Could It Be Both?

Alzheimer's and depression have some similar symptoms. Proper treatment improves quality of life.
Dementia

Alzheimer's Stages: How The Disease Progresses

Alzheimer's stages—common behaviors as the disease progresses.
Mental Health

A Study Suggested Moderate Drinking Can Affect the Brain, but Don't Panic

No, you don't need to swear off alcohol.