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dementia

Does lack of exercise invite dementia?

Being sedentary may make you as vulnerable as those whose genes put them at risk for Alzheimer's.

The Tetris test

Researchers study how playing video games can lead to brain evolution.

Want to stay smart? Volunteer

People who are socially engaged and civically minded may possess sharper minds as they age.

Want memory? Hit the weights

In study of older adults with mild cognitive issues, long-term improvements were seen after high-intensity lifting.

Hypertension may lead to dementia

Controlling blood pressure during midlife likely reduces the risk of memory issues in later life.

Gene therapy—an Alzheimer’s treatment?

The research is preliminary and plenty of work remains, but an animal study shows promise.

Nap attacks?

Daytime snoozing may increase the risk of hypertension, but expert says there's more to it than that.

Super-ager brains stay young

Study: Mentally sharp older folks have brains that don't shrink in key regions, unlike the brains of people with memory loss.

Fallout from 9/11 linked to early dementia

First responders who developed PTSD seem at greater risk of mental decline.

Stave off dementia with exercise

Sedentary seniors are more likely to suffer mental decline.

Make key decisions with this driving simulator

This high-tech device will help patients with dementia and brain injury remain safe on the road—or off it.

Behavior changes may be first signs of Alzheimer’s

Researchers developed a checklist to help spot those at risk.