Conditions & Treatment

Jun 18, 2025

Top 10 Things to Know About Brain Health

Twenty to 30 minutes of moderate-paced aerobic activity up to five times a week can help you have a healthy brain.

By Robert John Sawyer, PhD and Korak Sarkar, MD

Conditions & Treatment

Jan 3, 2025

Type 2 Diabetes in 2025: What's the Link to Brain Health?

Diabetes may affect brain function, but the prevention and treatment of Type 2 diabetes helps to decrease the risk of dementia.

By Mia Monson, PharmD

Conditions & Treatment

Oct 20, 2024

Is Dementia Hereditary? Is Alzheimer's Genetic?

Is dementia genetic? Evidence points to a combination of age-related changes in the brain, along with genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors,

Conditions & Treatment

Oct 9, 2024

Alzheimer’s Diagnosis: What You Need to Know

Your doctor can make a diagnosis of dementia by evaluating your medical history, performing a medical examination and then obtaining the appropriate tests.

By Emily Brickell, PsyD

Mental Health

Sep 24, 2024

Can Suppressing Emotions Cause Memory Loss?

Some research has indicated that continually suppressing one’s emotions appears to be associated with an increased risk of dementia,

Conditions & Treatment

Mar 1, 2024

Top 10 Early Signs of Dementia You Need to Know

Early diagnosis and treatment is crucial in slowing the progression of dementia.

By LaToya Cameron, NP

Conditions & Treatment

Sep 26, 2023

Could My Memory Lapses Be Alzheimer's Disease?

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia in older adults, but it is not the only cause.

By Emily Brickell, PsyD

Conditions & Treatment

Sep 26, 2023

10 Best Strategies for Helping a Loved One with Alzheimer’s Disease

One tip? Maintain a routine. Patients with Alzheimer's benefit from having a predictable environment.

By Emily Brickell, PsyD

Conditions & Treatment

Aug 28, 2023

5 Top Tips for Caring For a Loved One With Dementia

Caring for a loved one with dementia can be challenging. We’ve created a list of 5 things to keep in mind as a caregiver.

By Robert John Sawyer, PhD

Conditions & Treatment

Jun 7, 2023

What Is Frontotemporal Dementia and Is There a Cure?

Brain disorders can be progressive and cause changes to behaviors or language skills. Discover what brain disorders like frontotemporal dementia do to your brain cells.

Conditions & Treatment

Aug 30, 2022

What Is Mild Cognitive Impairment?

Mild cognitive impairment is an early stage of memory loss that can represent the first signs of dementia

By Holly Leonhard, NP

Food & Fitness

Nov 4, 2019

Can Aerobic Exercise Prevent Dementia?

Aerobic exercise increases chemicals in your brain that protects it from dementia.

By Robert John Sawyer, PhD

Conditions & Treatment

Oct 21, 2015

What is the Cause of Dementia?

Cognition encompasses our skills in memory, attention, concentration, planning, language, calculations and judgment with input from all of our senses. The loss of any of these pieces can strike fear in us and our loved ones.

By David J Houghton, MD, MPH

Prevention & Wellness

Jul 20, 2015

Causes of Memory Loss: What to Do

Learn about the causes of memory loss and what steps you can take to prevent it.

Prevention & Wellness

Mar 4, 2015

Dementia and the Role of a Caregiver

As your loved one progresses through dementia, they will require changes in the level of care given to them.

By Robert John Sawyer, PhD