It’s True: Runner’s High Benefits Both Mind and Body
Regular exercise releases "happy hormones" into the bloodstream, which may help alleviate depression
Dementia Breakthroughs Offer New Hope
New treatments and tests for dementia are finally here, after decades of disappointments.
If You Haven’t Switched to Olive Oil Yet, This Might Convince You
A new Harvard study reinforces past data suggesting this Mediterranean mainstay is brilliant for your body—and now, your mind.
5 Obvious Signs of Dementia I Missed in My Own Mother
A diagnosis of Alzheimer's shed light on a decade's worth of unusual behaviour that seemed pretty harmless at the time....
New Research Says More Sex Could Slow Alzheimer’s Risk
Can a vibrant sex life be your secret weapon against memory decline? New research suggests there might be a link.
Research Shows This Gross (But Common) Behaviour May Increase Alzheimer’s Risk
Data suggests 91% of us discreetly engage in this icky habit.
This Simple New Blood Test Can Detect Alzheimer’s Risk With 96% Accuracy
Alzheimer's disease often begins a decade before you show symptoms. "Ideally, we'd like people to be screened for Alzheimer's disease...
20 Proven Ways to Boost Your Brain Power
What to eat, drink, and download to reduce your risk for dementia and maintain a healthy brain.
The MIND Diet Meal Plan: A Nutritious Menu to Feed Your Brain
Worried about dementia? Feed your brain with the MIND diet—a healthy meal plan that can reduce your risk of Alzheimer's...
50 Everyday Habits That Reduce Your Risk of Dementia
The dozens of choices you make over the course of any average day really can determine whether you’ll develop dementia...
How a Total Stranger Pulled My Dad Out of His Alzheimer’s Fog
One day, a woman began singing Celine Dion in the doctor's waiting room. I wasn't prepared for what happened next.
12 Myths About Alzheimer’s Disease You Should Stop Believing
Most people have heard of Alzheimer's disease, but myths and misconceptions are still common. Here's what you need to know...
9 Warning Signs Your Elderly Parent Shouldn’t Be Living Alone Anymore
Moving aging parents to a living arrangement that offers care and support is difficult, but sometimes it's the only way...
15 Alzheimer’s Breakthroughs That Give Hope for the Future
It's an exciting time for Alzheimer's disease research, with new studies, treatments and answers on the horizon. Here’s what scientists...
1 in 3 People Could Develop This Alzheimer’s-Like Disease by Age 85
A new disease mimics Alzheimer's symptoms in people aged 85 and older—but it's entirely different. Get the facts on LATE.
Your “Forgetfulness” Could Be a Sign of Another Problem—and It’s Not Alzheimer’s
You can't remember something you never heard—and you can't follow directions if you didn't hear them right.
This Hormone Could Protect Against Alzheimer’s—Here’s How to Get More of It
New research suggests your body can fight Alzheimer's on its own—provided you're following this one crucial habit.
The Stages of Alzheimer’s: How the Disease Really Unfolds
This is what caregivers can expect from loved ones at each stage.
10 Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Every Adult Should Know
If you or a loved one experiences these subtle but possibly serious symptoms of memory loss, confusion, and trouble focusing,...
Eating This One “Healthy” Food Could Increase Your Risk of Alzheimer’s
Thankfully, one simple swap can save your brain.
If You Keep on Waking Up in the Middle of the Night, Your Brain Is in Trouble
It's time to take interrupted sleep seriously.
There Could Be a New Drug-Free Treatment for Alzheimer’s Soon, According to Study
Could something as simple as concentrated oxygen help ease the symptoms and slow the progress of Alzheimer's?
6 Foods to Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer's disease often begins with what appears to be simple forgetfulness, but it wreaks much more havoc over time, destroying...
Reader’s Digest Health Report: Summer 2017
We've rounded up the 14 best medical discoveries from around the world for the summer of 2017.
Health Breakthroughs for a New Year
From cancer to migraines to arthritis, some exciting advances in early diagnosis and treatments
