A new study funded by the National Institute of Aging had results that are consistent with the theory that those individuals with more education process tasks more efficiently and/or use other compensatory mechanisms that delay the onset of cognitive impairment. »more»

According to a report just released by the Alzheimer's Association:

• As many as 5.2 million people in the United States are living with Alzheimer’s.

• 10 million baby boomers will develop Alzheimer's in their lifetime.

• Every 71 seconds, someone develops Alzheimer’s.

• Alzheimer's is the seventh-leading cause of death. »more»

According to a study soon to be published in the science journal Free Radical Biology and Medicine, a research team from the University of Reading has found that blueberries and other phytochemical-rich foods are effective at reversing age-related deficits in memory."The research team was able to show that the ability of flavonoids to induce memory improvements are mediated by the »more»

New research from Washington University in St. Louis indicates knowing the truth about having dementia as soon as possible improves the emotional well-being of both patients and their caregivers. The study is published in the current Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. »more»

In his new book "Spark," author John J. Ratey, M.D., explains emerging research indicating the positive effect that exercise has on brain health from depression to ADD to addiction to aggression to menopause to Alzheimer's. »more»

Chronic sleep deprivation is increasingly being implicated in mental and cognitive problems. According to a recent article in Los Angeles Times, lack of sleep can lead to increased risk of Alzheimer's disease, impaired learning, mood disorders, and even bipoloar disorder. Excerpts: »more»

Use of over-the-counter vitamin E or C supplements does not reduce the risk of developing dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. This is according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. »more»

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»

In a lengthy and detailed article, the Los Angeles Times has summarized the state of the war on Alzheimer's disease. It's not pretty and can be summed up in one sentence, "Scientists still aren't sure what causes the disease or how to cure it." »more»

When one parent has dementia, your risk of developing the dementia triples. But what if both of your parents have it? »more»