Football's hard hits can cause dementia. But there is a deeper, more basic problem. Athletic heroes are too embarrassed to complain when their head hurts.
Proper vision is needed for many activities that lower the risk of dementias such as Alzheimer's. However, vision problems and blindness rank in the top 10 adult disabilities. This may be why a new study shows that people with poor vision who visited an ophthalmologist were 64% less likely to develop dementia.
New research from Columbia University Medical Center sheds light on an old mystery: Why do people on a Mediterranean diet have lower rates of dementias such as Alzheimer's? Their brains are actually different, with fewer brain infarcts.
A new report warns against the build-up of unhealthy amounts of copper and iron metals in adults over 50. High levels of these metals have been linked to dementias such as Alzheimer's. Read suggestions on helpful steps you can take.
Most of us use our cell phones all the time. Many are concerned about their safety. In an interesting new twist, USF researchers believe they may actually be beneficial in fighting dementias such as Alzheimer's.
More and more people take genetic tests against risks for dementias such as Alzheimer's. They help an informed person take preventative measures. But can the data be used against you? Learn the new Federal rules.
