Brain changes that can eventually lead to dementia may begin many years before anyone notices symptoms such as memory problems, missed appointments or difficulty finding words.
Jun 26, 2026
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On a busy hospital ward, a nurse says "wonderful, wonderful" as a patient with dementia completes a task. It sounds simple, but moments like this can play an important role in how care gets done.
Jun 24, 2026
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What if protecting your brain from dementia was as simple as wiggling your little fingers a few seconds each day? That's the promise behind "pinky time," a viral TikTok trend that claims a simple finger exercise can lower ...
Jun 24, 2026
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New research has shown concerning patterns of medication use among older Australians transitioning into residential aged care that may increase the risk of medication-related harm, highlighting opportunities to improve medication ...
Jun 24, 2026
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A new USC-led study finds Alzheimer's disease and related dementias will cost the United States an estimated $818 billion this year, driven largely by often-overlooked costs to persons living with dementia and family and ...
Jun 24, 2026
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Caring for a spouse with dementia is one of life's most demanding responsibilities. While the emotional toll is well documented, the physical effects of chronic caregiving stress can vary dramatically from one person to another. ...
Jun 23, 2026
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Researchers from the University of Kansas have shown a link between reproductive hormone exposure throughout life and brain health in 459 women ages 65 to 80. They discovered older women who had used hormonal birth control ...
Jun 23, 2026
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A drug commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes has the added bonus of reducing the risk of prostate cancer, new research has found. For the study, published in Rejuvenation Research, researchers conducted a literature review ...
Jun 23, 2026
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Strength training has long been seen as something you mainly do to build muscle or look good. But a new study adds to a growing body of evidence showing that lifting weights does far more than change how we look. It may help ...
Jun 22, 2026
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Residents in an Edmonton long-term care home are getting regular visits from therapy dogs this summer, thanks to a pilot project designed by University of Alberta nursing researcher Brittany DeGraves. The project builds on ...
Jun 22, 2026
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