alzheimer’s disease
Former Goldman Sachs star takes Broadway by storm with heartfelt cabaret show: ‘Still find yourself chasing’
Stacy Polley, a Goldman star who ran their fixed income sales, has taken Broadway by storm, performing a series of highly personal cabaret shows in recent years.
5 foods that increase your risk of dementia
While eating an overall healthy and balanced diet is key, studies show that there are several specific foods that, when eaten too frequently, can up our odds of developing dementia.
This family’s heartbreaking struggle with dementia in midlife may upend our understanding of the disease — and hope for a cure
Check the forecast for brain storms.
Check your sleep tracker — doing well in a key metric is linked to lower risk of dementia, heart failure and 81 other conditions
Almost every tracker on the market, from rings to watches and even mattress pads, will estimate how much time you're spending in each phase of sleep.
Hero pilot Sully Sullenberger reveals his biggest fear in battle with Alzheimer’s
"But if this has to be my last flight, I'm going to go out using a full afterburner," he vowed.
Wife left ill husband, 76, on toilet for 19 hours, causing his death: cops
Margaret Rog, 75, watched her husband — who suffers from dementia, Alzheimer’s and legal blindness — groan in pain, did not call anyone for help, and went to bed while...
What Ozempic could do for human lifespan — after mice taking it lived 100 days longer
New research showed mice that took the drug in Ozempic and Wegovy lived around 100 days longer than mice who didn't take it. That's a 12% increase in lifespan.
I’m a doctor — 3 buzzy medical breakthroughs that aren’t all they’re cracked up to be
A doctor reveals why three cutting-edge medical innovations may leave patients with more questions and concerns than answers.
Major brain shift that may occur around age 50 could affect dementia risk: study
The study analyzed postmortem tissue from the hippocampus in 40 neurologically healthy adults, ranging from 20 to 95 years of age.
The midlife milestone linked to a higher Alzheimer’s risk in women
One big change in particular could point to an increased risk for women of a certain age, according to a groundbreaking new study.
‘Alarmingly high’ number of former NFL stars develop CTE, according to massive new study
"We were unfortunately both surprised but saddened to see that the minimum rate was so alarmingly high," the lead author said.
I’m a neurologist — the quickest test for dementia is just 3 hand movements
More than 10 million people are diagnosed with dementia each year, but a quick test may give some insight to cognitive functioning.
Brain autopsies reveal fewer Alzheimer’s signs in woman who took menopause drug
Fewer hot flashes and night sweats may not be the only upside.
People who avoid 3 key things live nearly 13 years longer without dementia: study
Dementia affects more than 6 million Americans and with the country's aging population, new cases are expected to double by 2060.
Fauci’s follies — time to toss the ‘science is settled’ groupthink
We should never again allow a single bureaucrat or a small group to exercise the sweeping and largely unchecked institutional power that Fauci wielded for decades.
Your husband (or wife) may increase your risk of dementia by up to 70%
How exactly can a close bond, partnership and mutual support hurt the health of your brain? Researchers have a few theories.
Middle-aged TV watchers hit with urgent warning as California study unveils ominous brain risk
This is your brain on reruns.
Can weed help dementia patients? Study finds surprising upsides
The results mark a major step in dementia treatment, especially as more than 7 million Americans currently have Alzheimer’s, a number that's expected to nearly double by 2060.
Blood test may detect Alzheimer’s risk in healthy people, study finds
Already large clinical trials are testing if certain drugs could prevent or at least delay the disease — and if any of those pan out, doctors will need an easy...