Olive oil may help protect against dementia, study finds
By
John O'Connor
Nov 27, 2019
An apple a day might keep the doctor away. But a diet rich in olive oil could prevent cognitive impairment.
Promising Alzheimer’s vaccine might cut dementia by half
By
John O'Connor
Nov 27, 2018
An Alzheimer’s vaccine that could reduce dementia by half? Researchers at the University of Texas are saying such an outcome just might be possible, in the wake of results from an experimental vaccine.
Bad air is bad for brains, study concludes
By
John O'Connor
Sep 18, 2018
Breathing polluted air may lead to dementia later in life, according to a new study by the National Bureau of Economic Research.
Providers to share dementia-care insights at new roundtable
By
John O'Connor
Jul 24, 2018
Dementia care providers and thought leaders from across the country will share insights and advice Thursday in Chicago during a first-ever Dementia Care Provider Roundtable.
Friendships help inoculate residents against mental decline
By
John O'Connor
Dec 15, 2017
Healthy interpersonal relationships help keep aging brains healthy, suggests a new study by Northwestern University researchers.