An updated systematic review of dozens of studies finds that Ginkgo biloba may offer modest short-term improvements for people with dementia, but shows little to no benefit for individuals with subjective memory complaints, ...
Mar 10, 2026
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Neuroscientists at King's College London have pinpointed a mechanism behind the increased neural connectivity observed in the very early stages of Alzheimer's disease. Published in Translational Psychiatry, the study also ...
Mar 9, 2026
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Lithium—a decades-old treatment for bipolar disorder—may hold potential neuroprotective benefits beyond mood stabilization. An exploratory clinical trial from the University of Pittsburgh suggests that low-dose oral lithium ...
Mar 2, 2026
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More than 70 million baby boomers—those born between 1946 and 1964—are alive today. In 2026, the oldest of them are turning 80. With longer lives often comes more complicated health needs: multiple chronic conditions, ...
Mar 2, 2026
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Whether you practice ballet or prefer the tango, the benefits of dancing are self-evident. It's good exercise both physically and mentally due to the complexity of the movements, and it's also a fun social activity. But the ...
Feb 18, 2026
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In the recreation room at Eskaton Village in Carmichael, Bonnie Dale, one of the residents, is trying on a virtual reality (VR) headset.
Feb 14, 2026
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Engaging in a variety of intellectually stimulating activities throughout life, such as reading, writing and learning a language, is associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease and slower cognitive decline, according ...
Feb 11, 2026
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A Medicare-covered program that offers support and medical advice for caregivers of patients with dementia may bring more benefit than a costly Alzheimer's medication, research finds. UC San Francisco researchers have compared ...
Feb 5, 2026
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Judith and Matthew are among the 8 million people in Canada aged 65 and older. In recent months, both noticed subtle changes in how they moved and how well they remembered things—so each went to see their doctor.
Jan 25, 2026
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A new resource is helping people with dementia speak to their doctors and health care professionals about their medicines with more confidence.
Jan 22, 2026
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