In a sobering study by researchers at the Institute of Public Health at the University of Cambridge, people with dementia survive an average four-and-a-half years after diagnosis. »more»

It was the original "generation gap" and the differences and resulting strains between the Baby Boom Generation and their parents of the Greatest Generation were even more pronounced than those of previous eras. »more»

According to a study published in the August 7, 2007, issue of Neurology, caffeine may help older women protect their cognitive abilities. »more»

Difficulty Identifying Odors May Predict Cognitive Decline »more»

Finally some good news regarding possible prevention techniques for reducing the chances of developing Alzheimer's disease. »more»

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New findings show unexplained weight loss that precedes dementia by more than 10 years is associated with the severity of Alzheimer changes in the brain. This might make it one of the first indicators of the disease. »more»

"It is estimated that someone in America develops Alzheimer’s every 72 seconds; by mid-century someone will develop Alzheimer’s every 33 seconds."

A new report shows that more than 5 million Americans are now suffering from Alzheimer's disease. This is a 10 percent from five years ago and supports the long-forecast dementia epidemic as the baby boomer generation hits the high-risk years. »more»

Kurt Vonnegut was right when he called loneliness a "disease," but he had no idea exactly how right he was.

A new study has been publishing indicating that a lack of friends in later life could double the likelihood of developing Alzheimer's disease. »more»

It is generally agreed that sleep aids memory consolidation. German scientists recently discovered that stimulating the brain with gentle electric currents during sleep could be used to boost memory, it was reported Sunday in the online version of the journal Nature. »more»