For long-term brain health, older adults might want to carefully consider how they spend their downtime, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of South Australia assessed the 24-hour activity patterns of nearly 400 people over age 60. When it comes to brain health, the study found that the context or type of activity individuals … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I am a widow of two decades who has raised a family in an old historic home in a small island town. In the course of renovating and maintaining the home, a father-and-son electrician team has been like family. During the past year or so, the dad, who is in his late 70s … Read more
Bruce Willis’s wife is speaking out on their 17th anniversary. Emma Heming Willis, 46, took to social media for an emotional and candid acknowledgement of celebrating the day with Bruce, 69, amid his dementia health battle. “17 years of us,” Emma began her Instagram post, adding a heart emoji. “Anniversaries used to bring excitement. Now, … Read more
Don’t forget to add this to your meal prep. Dr. Jonathan J. Rasouli, a board-certified spinal neurosurgeon at Northwell Health in New York, is opening up his own cookbook and shared some of his best dishes for brain health. Now he’s given The Post his recipe for a Mediterranean quinoa bowl that has a host of … Read more
This is jaw-dropping news. Obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes and smoking are among the known risk factors for dementia, a loss of cognitive functioning that affects nearly 7 million Americans. New research from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine provides more evidence that muscle mass loss, also known as sarcopenia, can also significantly increase the risk … Read more
One proud mama. Wendy Williams got emotional as she attended her son’s college graduation on Thursday in a rare outing as she battles early-onset dementia. Wearing a sparkly dress and Chanel shoes, the former daytime TV host, 60, accessorized with a Louis Vuitton bag as she rode a red electric wheelchair in and out of … Read more
Wendy Williams has been seen for the first time since claims arose that she is “permanently incapacitated” due to early-onset dementia. The former daytime TV host, 60, was spotted smiling in the back seat of an SUV as she picked up a to-go order from Sho’nuff Oysters in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on Sunday. Video of … Read more
This could be a hard pill to swallow. An unhealthy diet, chronic insomnia, obesity and certain genetics can raise your risk of dementia, which destroys your memory, thinking skills and capacity to do basic tasks over time. Now, a board-certified anesthesiologist in Los Angeles is revealing five daily medications that may also increase your likelihood … Read more
Alzheimer’s disease primarily affects people over the age of 65, but it’s never too early to be aware of the warning signs of this common brain disorder. And you may be able to detect them years before things go downhill “Alzheimer’s disease actually starts in the brain decades before you have any symptoms,” Dr. Daniel … Read more
Here’s some food for thought. Dr. Jonathan J. Rasouli, a board-certified spinal neurosurgeon at Northwell Health in New York, says his mom’s dinner recipe is full of ingredients that are great for brain health — and eating it’s a smart step for preventing dementia and things like memory loss, fatigue and brain fog. Dr. Jonathan … Read more
All of our brains inevitably shrink with age — a change that is most accelerated and profound in the nearly 7 million Americans currently living with dementia. While there isn’t a way to reverse this loss in brain volume, we can potentially curb it by prioritizing our mental and physical health. Dr. Arjun Masurkar, a cognitive … Read more
Demi Moore is getting candid on how Bruce Willis is doing amid his dementia battle. “Given the givens, he’s in a very stable place at the moment,” the 62-year-old actress shared in an interview with CNN published on Friday. “And I’ve shared this before, but I really mean this so sincerely. It’s so important for anybody … Read more
Showing off your sharp moves on the dance floor could help you keep your brain sharp, too. If anyone should know it’s Dr. Baibing Chen, a neurologist who once worked as a professional backup dancer — and says he still makes sure to bust a move regularly to lower his risk of dementia. Neurologist Dr. … Read more
Brain health should be top of mind as we age. Nearly 7 million Americans have been diagnosed with dementia, which slowly erodes memory, thinking skills and the ability to perform basic tasks. Now, economists at the nonprofit research organization RAND have identified several factors that can strongly predict at 60 if you’ll develop cognitive impairment and dementia by 80, including never drinking alcohol … Read more
New research has established a link between a specific type of body fat and the brain proteins that are hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease. The type of fat is especially common for people in middle age — and it could signal Alzheimer’s a full two decades sooner than the memory disease’s symptoms. Alzheimer’s is the most … Read more
Bruce Willis’ daughters are grateful for their dad this Thanksgiving. Tallulah and Scout Willis, whom the “Die Hard” star shares with his ex-wife, Demi Moore, spent time with their father on Thursday to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday as he continues his battle with dementia. The pair posted two photos on Instagram with Bruce, in which … Read more
A leaf of faith? If you’re looking to boost brain health, a common supplement that’s sold on Amazon and at stores like Walgreens, Walmart, and GNC could help fight symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer’s. Ginkgo biloba extract — known as the “brain herb” — stems from dried leaves of the ginkgo biloba tree, which is … Read more
Wendy Williams’ guardian claims that the former talk show host’s health is in severe decline. In a Nov. 12 court filing obtained by The Post, attorneys for Williams’ guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, said that Williams, 60, “has become cognitively impaired, permanently disabled, and incapacitated” from her dementia battle. Morrissey is currently in a legal battle with … Read more
This recipe may leave you hooked. Dr. Jonathan J. Rasouli, a board-certified spinal neurosurgeon in New York, is spilling the details of his go-to meal rich in brain-beneficial omega-3 fatty acids and phytonutrients and low in carbs, sugar and fat. “It tastes great, and I never get tired of it,” Rasouli, director of complex and … Read more
A slower walking pace could be a sign of cognitive decline or dementia, a new study suggests. Researchers assessed more than 16,800 healthy people over the age of 65 in the U.S. and Australia during a seven-year period (2010 to 2017), according to the published study in JAMA Network Open. The investigators measured participants’ walking … Read more