Category Archives: Dementia

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Is Alzheimer’s Disease Hereditary?

The answer to this question is not as simple as it may seem. There are many different types of Alzheimer’s disease, and the risk factors and causes for each one can vary. According to The Alzheimer’s Association, an estimated 6.5 million Amer...

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This Is What Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Are, and What’s Common...

According to Alzheimer’s Association, approximately 6.5 million Americans aged 65+ are living with Alzheimer’s today, while 73% are age 75 or older. And there’s no doubt that the number might go higher (and it definitely will) every day. Th...

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The Link Between Your Diet and Dementia

Various studies suggest that what we eat significantly affects the aging brain’s ability to think and remember. One study in particular conducted by Swedish researchers in 2011 found that being overweight or obese can increase a person’s risk of ...

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