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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F.D.A. Panel to Reassess Hormone Therapy Warnings

Dr. Marty Makary, the agency’s commissioner, has said too many women avoid menopause treatments because the risks have been overstated.

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Is Benadryl Harmful?

Every allergy medication has its pros and cons. Here’s what to know.

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What to Do When a Loved One is Diagnosed With Dementia

Families and experts share their best advice for navigating and coping.

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Many Older People Embrace Vaccines. Research Is Proving Them Right.

Newer formulations are even more effective at preventing illnesses that commonly afflict seniors — perhaps even dementia.

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A Science Fiction Writer Wrestles With China’s Rise, and His Own Decline

In his stories, Han Song explores the disorientation accompanying China’s modernization, sometimes writing of unthinkable things that later came true.

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