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Dementia may not be fully preventable, but healthy habits and early intervention can slow its progression. Taking care of ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I have read that drinking decaffeinated green tea brewed below 175 degrees Fahrenheit will lower cholesterol. Do you have a recommendation concerning this information? — C.P.

Breast cancer treatment might offer protection against Alzheimer's disease, with a study of 70,000 survivors showing lower ...

One more tip, cut back on processed meat. Research shows that eating a lot of it can increase your dementia risk by 13 percent. Instead, focus on brain-friendly foods like nuts, legumes, and fish to ...

A simple visual test can predict the risk of dementia up to 12 years in advance by assessing brain health through the eyes.

Diabetics are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s than the general public. Could a popular diabetes and weight-loss drug also ...

Scientists at The University of Texas at Arlington have identified a new enzyme that can be “turned off” to help the body ...

By shutting this “off switch,” immune cells called macrophages regain their ability to soak up cholesterol, potentially ...

Scientists at The University of Texas at Arlington have identified a new enzyme that can be "turned off" to help the body ...

Regular walking emerges as a potent strategy against dementia and heart disease, especially for older adults in India, where ...