June 18, 2020

5 Healthy Steps to Lower Your Odds for Alzheimer's

WEDNESDAY, June 17, 2020 -- A combination of healthy habits -- such as a good diet and regular exercise -- may lower your risk of Alzheimer's disease by as much as 60%, a new study suggests.

Data from nearly 3,000 people in the United States was scored on five beneficial lifestyle factors: high-quality diet, physical activity, not smoking, brain-challenging activities, and light-to-moderate alcohol consumption.

June 15, 2020

With Nursing Homes on Lockdown, Stay Connected With Loved Ones

THURSDAY, June 11, 2020 -- Social restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic can be especially hard for people who can't visit loved ones with Alzheimer's disease who are in nursing homes.

Despite an easing of restrictions, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services says nursing homes shouldn't allow outside visitors until the last phase of its reopening guidelines.

May 5, 2020

Potato & Sausages, Cold Cuts a Bad Combo for Your Brain

WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2020 -- If your diet consists mostly of processed meats, starches and sugary snacks, you may run the risk of developing dementia, a new study suggests.

"How foods are consumed, not only the quantity consumed, may be important for dementia prevention," said lead researcher Cecilia Samieri, a senior researcher in epidemiology at the University of Bordeaux in France.