Self-Defense Parties
You can tell by the hysterical laughter that these women are only beating each other up for fun... but what they're learning could save their lives one day...
You can tell by the hysterical laughter that these women are only beating each other up for fun... but what they're learning could save their lives one day...
Staying Sharp in Old Age
While a certain amount of cognitive decline is a normal part of the aging process, some seniors keep their wits long into the twilight years.
While a certain amount of cognitive decline is a normal part of the aging process, some seniors keep their wits long into the twilight years.
Adult Day Care Can Be An Altenrative to Nursing Homes
A women hels out at centers that offer an alternative to nursing homes for elderly people.
A women hels out at centers that offer an alternative to nursing homes for elderly people.
Fish and Sunlight Can Help Keep Your Brain Sharp
High levels of vitamin D from the sun and eating fish are associated with improved brain power later in life.
High levels of vitamin D from the sun and eating fish are associated with improved brain power later in life.
Funding for Alzheimer's Programs is Being Pulled in CA
State financing is being pulled for important disability programs in California.
State financing is being pulled for important disability programs in California.
Delaying Retirement Wards Off Dementia
Delaying your plans to retire might help ward off dementia.
Delaying your plans to retire might help ward off dementia.
Hospital Companions
Molly hired hospital companions to be there with her family member for her surgery when the family couldn't.
Molly hired hospital companions to be there with her family member for her surgery when the family couldn't.
Project Lifesaver Keeps Track of Wandering Children and Adults
A special bracelet transmits the where abouts of wanderig children and older adults back to their worried families.
A special bracelet transmits the where abouts of wanderig children and older adults back to their worried families.
A Strong Social Life Can Help You Live to 100
Want to live to 100? Be a social butterfly and don't let things stress you out.
Want to live to 100? Be a social butterfly and don't let things stress you out.
Occurences of Dementia in Diabetics Are Reaching Epidemic Levels
Estimates from the CDC show that there's been a doubling in the prevalence of dementia in diabetes patients from 1990 to 2005. This is considered of epidemic proportions.
Estimates from the CDC show that there's been a doubling in the prevalence of dementia in diabetes patients from 1990 to 2005. This is considered of epidemic proportions.
Project Lifesaver Keeps Track of Wandering Children and Adults
A special bracelet transmits the where abouts of wanderig children and older adults back to their worried families.
A special bracelet transmits the where abouts of wanderig children and older adults back to their worried families.
Alzheimers Test
Shrinkage of the hippocampus and surrounding structures measured through MRI scans can help detect very early alzheimers.
Shrinkage of the hippocampus and surrounding structures measured through MRI scans can help detect very early alzheimers.
According to Recent Figures, Most Alzheimer Patients Have Other Conditions As Well
The Alzheimer's Association releases its latest facts and figures in a new report.
The Alzheimer's Association releases its latest facts and figures in a new report.
For Better or Worse, Technology has an Impact on Brain Activity
Technology could be having both a positive and negative effect on our brains and the way it reacts to our activities.
Technology could be having both a positive and negative effect on our brains and the way it reacts to our activities.
For Better or Worse, Technology has an Impact on Brain Activity
Technology could be having both a positive and negative effect on our brains and the way it reacts to our activities.
Technology could be having both a positive and negative effect on our brains and the way it reacts to our activities.
Exercising May Help You Keep Your Memory
Exercising may be the key to retaining your memory well into old age.
Exercising may be the key to retaining your memory well into old age.
New Driving Tests for Alzheimer's Patients
Doctors are working on a test to determine if a person with Alzheimer's disease can safely get behind the wheel.
Doctors are working on a test to determine if a person with Alzheimer's disease can safely get behind the wheel.
Mediterranean Diet Brain
A Mediterranean diet, with lots of fish, veggies, fruit, and beans may cut the risk of mild cognitive impairment.
A Mediterranean diet, with lots of fish, veggies, fruit, and beans may cut the risk of mild cognitive impairment.
Heart Disease May Be Linked to Dementia
Having heart disease may increase the risk for dementia later on.
Having heart disease may increase the risk for dementia later on.
Dementia May be Genetic
Having an elderly parent with Alzheimer's Disease may mean you'll also develop some memory problems-- especially if you carry a certain gene.
Having an elderly parent with Alzheimer's Disease may mean you'll also develop some memory problems-- especially if you carry a certain gene.
