Dementia and Cancer Patients Have Similar Symptoms
People with dementia experience symptoms similar to patients with cancer towards the end of their life, like pneumonia and extreme pain.
People with dementia experience symptoms similar to patients with cancer towards the end of their life, like pneumonia and extreme pain.
Half of All Babies Born Will Live to 100
Half of all babies born today in wealthy nations are likely to live to 100.
Half of all babies born today in wealthy nations are likely to live to 100.
Problems Handling Money Could Be a Sign of Alzheimers
Sudden difficulty managing money may be an important precursor to developing Alzheimer's disease.
Sudden difficulty managing money may be an important precursor to developing Alzheimer's disease.
More and More People Are Being Diagnosed With Alzheimers
The 2009 World Alzheimer's Report shows the number of people being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease is growing at a rapid rate.
The 2009 World Alzheimer's Report shows the number of people being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease is growing at a rapid rate.
An NFL Study Shows Players Have 20% Risk for Dementia
An official NFL study shows that former league players have nearly 20% more risk for developing dementia or memory-related diseases.
An official NFL study shows that former league players have nearly 20% more risk for developing dementia or memory-related diseases.
Coffee and Its Benefits
New research says a good 'ole cup of joe could give you more than just a little get up and go.
New research says a good 'ole cup of joe could give you more than just a little get up and go.
Two Genes May Be Related to Alzheimers
A team of scientists has discovered two new genes related to the most common form of Alzheimer's disease.
A team of scientists has discovered two new genes related to the most common form of Alzheimer's disease.
Infectious Disease Could Bring On Alzheimer's
Catching a cold or stomach bug may be associated with increased memory loss in Alzheimer's patients.
Catching a cold or stomach bug may be associated with increased memory loss in Alzheimer's patients.
Celebrity Photos Help Doctors Study Alzheimers
Images of Britney Spears are helping scientists learn more about Alzheimer's.
Images of Britney Spears are helping scientists learn more about Alzheimer's.
Speaking up for Alzheimer's
Speaking up for Alzheimer's
Speaking up for Alzheimer's
Dementia Could be Linked to High Cholesterol
A study finds having high cholesterol in midlife raises the risk of dementia later in life.
A study finds having high cholesterol in midlife raises the risk of dementia later in life.
Children With Low IQ Are At Risk for Dementia
Children with low IQ scores have an increased risk for dementia, according to a new study.
Children with low IQ scores have an increased risk for dementia, according to a new study.
Dr. Nancy Snyderman Reports on Diet and Alzheimers
NBC's Dr. Nancy Snyderman and Meredith Vieira discuss a new study that finds eating well and keeping active may also have an impact on people's minds and lower the risk of diseases.
NBC's Dr. Nancy Snyderman and Meredith Vieira discuss a new study that finds eating well and keeping active may also have an impact on people's minds and lower the risk of diseases.
Card Games Could Help Offset Dementia
Playing games, like cards and bingo, might help delay the rapid memory decline that comes with dementia.
Playing games, like cards and bingo, might help delay the rapid memory decline that comes with dementia.
Language Skills Could Help Prevent Alzheimers
A new study suggests paying attention in English class can help you prevent Alzheimer's.
A new study suggests paying attention in English class can help you prevent Alzheimer's.
Omega-3 May Not Be Effective Against Alzheimers
DHA supplements don't appear to benefit Alzheimer's patients in a new study.
DHA supplements don't appear to benefit Alzheimer's patients in a new study.
Research May Be Able to Detect Alzheimers Earlier
Researchers have found a new way to detect Alzheimer's disease early.
Researchers have found a new way to detect Alzheimer's disease early.
Alzheimer's Patients Are Not at Risk for Depression
Finding out if you have an increased risk for Alzhemer's Disease may be shocking at first, but it's not likely to cause long-term anxiety or depression.
Finding out if you have an increased risk for Alzhemer's Disease may be shocking at first, but it's not likely to cause long-term anxiety or depression.
A Specific Gene Could Help Predict Alzheimer's
Duke University researchers say they've found a gene that could predict who may get Alzheimer's and when.
Duke University researchers say they've found a gene that could predict who may get Alzheimer's and when.
Alcohol May Help or Hinder Cognitive Decline
Alcohol may help either prevent dementia or speed up cognitive decline.
Alcohol may help either prevent dementia or speed up cognitive decline.
