Walking a Few Thousand Steps Daily May Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk, New Study Suggests

A new study suggests that exercise can be particularly beneficial for older people at a higher risk for the disease.

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What the Air You Breathe May Be Doing to Your Brain

Studies increasingly find links between higher concentrations of certain pollutants and the prevalence of dementia.

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When Caregiving Makes Women Ill

Eastern Europeans have migrated in droves to take care of Italy’s aged and infirm. Then they started getting sick, with an ailment dubbed ‘Italy syndrome.’

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He Was Expected to Get Alzheimer’s 25 Years Ago. Why Hasn’t He?

Scientists are searching for the secret in Doug Whitney’s biology that has protected him from dementia, hoping it could lead to ways to treat or prevent Alzheimer’s for many other people.

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Are the Longevity Rules Different for Women?

We asked experts in health and aging about what women really need to do to live longer.

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2 Charged With Stealing Dying Woman’s Home in New York

The New York State law seeks to make it easier to prosecute deed theft. The woman, who lived in Queens, had been in hospice care with dementia.

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Could Dementia Patients Benefit from an A.I. Companion?

New products are being developed in an attempt to reduce loneliness and bolster cognition.

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A New Study Links SNAP Participation to Slower Cognitive Decline

A new study suggests the benefit, which is facing federal funding cuts, may be good for brain health.

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A Healthy Lifestyle Can Help Your Brain, Large Study Finds

The study found that a combination of exercise, healthy diet and other behaviors led to cognitive benefits. How much intense guidance is required was unclear, experts said.

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How Many Steps Do You Really Need in a Day?

A new study identifies the right number to reap the health benefits of walking.

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