Manhattan, Westchester or the Hudson Valley? Where you call home could have a real impact on whether you’ll die of dementia, according to new research. “This is really a wakeup call,” Dr. Liron Sinvani told The Post. “This study really puts numbers behind what many of us in geriatrics have long suspected: The neighborhood you … Read more
Move over, Batman. A new group of “superhumans” has emerged — and they’re all 80-plus. A study published in Neurology has identified a rare group of older adults called “super movers” who appear to have a remarkable advantage: a significantly lower risk of cognitive decline, even when their brains show the same Alzheimer-related changes seen … Read more
Talk about a nightmare condition. Struggling to sleep is a common issue, with nearly 1 in 5 adults tossing and turning all night long. But trouble sleeping may be the least of your worries if you’re dealing with fatal familial insomnia (FFI), a rare and incurable, deadly genetic condition. Struggling to stay asleep is just … Read more
What you eat has a serious impact on how your brain ages — and a new study says a certain diet could greatly reduce your dementia risk. Healthy eating has long been shown to improve cognitive performance and stave off degenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s, but recent research suggests a specific kind of healthy dining reigns … Read more
The secret to a better brain workout might already be sitting in your bathroom. That matters as more and more people experience memory concerns. About one in 10 adults ages 45 and older report worsening memory loss or cognitive decline, according to the CDC, and many more are caring for someone experiencing cognitive challenges. There … Read more
Pain is temporary, but a pain relief pill could have detrimental effects on the brain. Around 42% of Americans will experience dementia after the age of 55 — nearly the same amount of older adults with arthritis. But while many turn to a popular supplement to ease joint pain, new research suggests they could actually … Read more
Talk about mixed messaging. Despite the well-documented dangers, videos posted on TikTok have been normalizing illegal vaping among young people, according to new research. Meanwhile, evidence-based health advice is struggling to cut through the clutter and noise. While the downsides of vaping are numerous, social media is normalizing the illegal habit amongst young audiences. Krakenimages.com … Read more
Higher levels of vitamin C were linked to healthier brain structure in older adults, suggesting a potential role for nutrition in brain aging. That’s according to new research from Japan, published in the journal PLOS ONE. The observational study included 2,044 participants living in Hirosaki City, Japan, who were originally included in a study exploring dementia and … Read more
Don’t sleep on a few troubling behaviors that could increase your risk of developing dementia. Known risk factors for dementia include age, high blood pressure, hearing loss, smoking, high cholesterol, genetics and sleep — and a new study has found that a few key behaviors related to how we rest up can impact our brain … Read more
People who incorporate strength training into their weekly routines may be more likely to live longer, according to a new study. Researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health analyzed data from 147,374 adults and found that people who engaged in moderate amounts of resistance training had a lower risk of dying from several major … Read more
People who quit smoking may reduce their risk of developing dementia later in life, according to new research. A team of researchers at a university in China analyzed data from more than 32,000 adults over a 25-year period and found that former smokers had a lower risk of dementia compared to people who continued smoking. The findings were published … Read more
One spray could turn back the clock. Scientists have developed a therapy that they say could reverse brain aging, restoring memory and focus that’s typically lost over time. And just two doses showed improvements in cognitive function — a notable result, as new dementia cases are projected to double over the next four decades, reaching … Read more
For years, researchers have believed prolonged sitting could raise dementia risk — but new findings suggest the type of sitting may matter more than previously thought. The research, which was published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine in March, found that replacing mentally passive sedentary behavior with mentally active sedentary behavior was associated with … Read more
Clues to a degenerative disease could be showing up sooner than we realize. Alzheimer’s disease primarily affects people over the age of 65, but a couple of subtle signs could come up to two decades before. And both could provide insight into how and when the disease develops over our lifetimes. While many aren’t diagnosed … Read more
Cody Carroll was a healthy toddler when he started struggling with recurring ear infections and hearing loss at the age of two. He was given hearing aids. But his mother, Georgia Nonas, was concerned when she noticed other issues. Cody had started to speak, but then became mute. While Cody was diagnosed with autism, his … Read more
Vital clues about how well the brain is aging may already be at our fingertips. A new study out of Portugal found that the speed at which older adults are able to perform a basic, everyday task could be a powerful indicator of cognitive decline. The findings suggest it may one day serve as a … Read more
Something fishy may be going on with a daily pill trusted by millions of Americans. Across the country, older adults have embraced a popular supplement often touted as a way to support brain health and possibly even help ward off dementia. But new research is turning that idea on its head, suggesting people who regularly … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I have a next-door neighbor who is retired and takes care of his wife, who has dementia. He’s a nice enough person, but he has no personal boundaries. He is intrusive and knocks on my door while I’m working two to three days per week. My work area is close to the door, … Read more
Age is the greatest known risk factor for dementia — though it seems to go beyond the number of candles on the birthday cake. New research out of the UK reports that biological age, the age of our organs, tissues and cells, plays a major role in dementia risk. “Our findings suggest that biological aging … Read more
Don’t sleep on good sleep. Recent research suggests skipping shuteye can cause issues that are shockingly similar to those found in Alzheimer’s disease patients. A team of researchers from the University of Ibadan in Nigeria analyzed sleep-centric medical studies published over the last quarter century to better understand how a lack of sleep affects the … Read more