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The six pillars of brain health, including get moving, get enough sleep and be social
April 25, 2025/Brain & Nervous System

6 Ways To Improve Your Brain Health

The ‘Six Pillars of Brain Health’ offers a game plan to maintain cognitive function

Packet of blue Viagra tablets
March 21, 2025/Brain & Nervous System

Can Viagra Lower Your Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease?

Studies show the medication may have a protective effect, but more research is needed

Older woman with gray hair with head bent down and hand on forehead, looking pensive
March 5, 2025/Women's Health

Menopause Memory Loss: Should You Be Worried?

Decreasing estrogen levels can cause brain fog, but symptoms of dementia are different and more pronounced

Person gently holding an older person, who has question mark thought bubbles floating around their head
January 29, 2025/Senior Health

How To Talk With Your Loved One About Their Memory Loss

Use a gentle, nonjudgmental tone, focus on prevention and reassure them that age-related memory issues can have a variety of causes

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Elderly couple sitting on bed talking in bedroom, in early morning light
November 13, 2024/Brain & Nervous System

Do You Have Early Signs of Dementia?

If you’re frequently dealing with short-term memory loss, confusion or issues around spatial awareness, you may need to see a neurologist

Elderly patient’s hand being held by a caregiver
November 1, 2024/Brain & Nervous System

Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s Disease: Are They the Same?

Alzheimer’s is just one common cause of cognitive decline categorized as ‘dementia’

Person with head against eye exam equipment, with provider looking through other end at eyes
October 30, 2024/Brain & Nervous System

Your Vision Can Predict Dementia — Here’s How

Changes to your vision may have an impact on the way your brain processes information

Person holding head in forgetfulness next to close up of a brain and magnifying glass and DNA strand
October 29, 2024/Brain & Nervous System

Understanding How Some Dementia Is Hereditary

Your risk for familial Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of hereditary dementia increases if an immediate family member has it

Sad thin elderly adult looking out window.
November 8, 2023/Brain & Nervous System

Alzheimer’s Disease and Weight Loss: Why It Happens and What Can Be Done

Finding the causes of weight loss is key to treatment

Elder person awake at night sitting on bed in the darkness.
October 25, 2023/Brain & Nervous System

How Does Dementia Affect Sleep?

Difficulty staying asleep at night or sleeping too much during the day are common issues

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