A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia
New study identifies 2 simple habits that can delay Alzheimer’s disease
Can delaying a disease as monstrous as Alzheimer’s be as simple as walking and eating nutritious foods? To some degree, yes. Read more.
Worried about Alzheimer’s? Start walking, according to a new 10-year study
A new study shows that walking daily can reduce the risk of cognitive decline — especially among those with a genetic predisposition for Alzheimer’s disease. Read more.
To stay sharper while aging, get active, challenge your brain, and eat healthy
Older Americans worried about cognitive decline can stay sharper for longer by exercising both their bodies and their brains and eating healthier. Read more.
One Factor That Makes Older Adults More Vulnerable to Fraud
A long-term study of over 2,000 older adults found that people with dementia often lose awareness of their declining ability to manage finances. Read more.
What Can Spiders Tell Us About Alzheimer’s Disease?
When a researcher’s spiders began showing signs of brain degeneration, she discovered a new waste clearance pathway in their brains that could have implications for Alzheimer’s in humans. Read more.
Food security as a brain protector? Study links SNAP to lower dementia risk
As Congress cuts federal funding to SNAP, new data shows that the federal food stamps program may help delay cognitive decline in older Americans with lower income. Read more.
