The value of staying healthy to avoid major medical complications was recently confirmed in a series of articles published by the medical journal, ‘Archives of Neurology.’  Two recent studies have linked metabolic disorders, including diabetes …

Researchers at the University of Iowa (UI), led by Jeffrey Dawson, have developed a new series of cognitive tests that help an Alzheimer’s patient, his or her family, and physician determine when is the best …

Scientists studying the way nerve cells selectively self destruct during embryonic development were surprised to find a protein associated with Alzheimer’s disease is a key factor during early brain development.  This new insight into the …

The January issue of ‘The Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease’ features a study of long-term coffee drinking and its effect on age-related dementia.  The findings suggest drinking coffee today keeps dementia away.

One of the most comprehensive studies ever conducted to examine potential benefits of giving high-dose vitamin B supplements to Alzheimer’s patients has failed to demonstrate any significant benefits. In fact, the study indicates patients …

Medical science says our brains shrink just less than 2% per decade as we age but a team of Wellesley College researchers say heavy drinking can speed that rate of shrinkage while increasing the risk …

Some medical situations increase the risk of developing dementia as we age but a University of Michigan (UM) study has proven that individuals taking the statin class of drugs to reduce “bad” cholesterol levels did …