In His Last Year, Robin Williams Faced More Than Depression
When Robin Williams took his own life in August of 2014, the public assumed the comedian's long battle with depression played a part. But Williams' w...
Condition Center: Dementia
How Coffee May Cut Alzheimer's Risk
Drinking moderate amounts of coffee now may help your brain later.
How Chronic Disease Affects Dementia Risk
As people get older, some develop chronic conditions like diabetes or heart disease. And those problems may contribute to another issue.
The All-American Brain Disease
It's football season again, a time for tailgating, touchdowns and rooting for the home team. But this American tradition may not be without its dange...
Vitamin D and Your Brain
Vitamin D is essential for building strong bones. But new evidence suggests that it may also play an important role in protecting against cognitive d...
A New Option for Coping with Chronic Depression
Helping patients with chronic depression develop life-management skills, in addition to medication and psychotherapy treatment, may lead to better lo...
Stopping Blood Pressure Meds May Not Help Cognition
Any medication can cause side effects, and high blood pressure medications are no exception.
Without Increased Efforts, Dementia May Spike
Since 2009, cases of dementia have risen globally from 35 million to nearly 47 million — and that's likely not the end of it.
Omega-3 Supplements May Not Be Cutting It
Omega-3 pills are among the most popular dietary supplements in the US. But these pills may not be living up to their claims.
Remembering What You Don't Remember
Some patients with memory disorders like dementia are unaware of the presence of these problems. And this unawareness may show up years before the ac...
Good News for Dementia Risk
The prediction of an upcoming "dementia epidemic" may not be so true after all.
How Stress Could Harm Your Brain
When you're severely stressed out or depressed, your brain releases hormones in response — one of which has been tied to mental decline.
How Coffee Could Affect Cognitive Decline
Your morning brew may protect your brain as you age, but how much you drink could make a big difference.
Hearing Loss May Affect More Than Your Ears
Is your loved one struggling with hearing loss? Getting Dad the help he needs may greatly increase his quality of life — in more ways than one.
Dangerous Weight Loss Linked to Common Dementia Rx
It's probably not your imagination that Grandma is becoming increasingly fragile over time. And her dementia medication may be partly to blame.
Providing Care for the 'Silver Tsunami' with Tech
The “silver tsunami” of 80 million aging baby boomers is just around the corner, but web-based care programs may help ease the burden on their fa...
Concussions May Exact Long-Term Toll on Football Players
Football is a violent sport. Although most football-related injuries heal, one particular injury — concussion — may lead to major mental issues l...
'Elder Orphans' a Growing Concern
As the choices to remain single or not have children become more common, an unintended consequence is causing alarm among some experts — some of th...
