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Some 2.3 million of U.S. adults over 65—more than 4%—have a diagnosis of dementia. But even without a diagnosis, a certain ...

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Six years after his Alzheimer’s diagnosis, 90-year-old Zelik Bocknek (Zel) refuses to slow down — and he believes his active ...

Researchers are uncovering deeper insights into how the human brain ages and what factors may be tied to healthier cognitive ...

If you find yourself sleepy during your daily activities in your older age, you may need to consider it more than an inconvenience — since the fatigue may indicate you're at higher risk for developing ...

Becoming a grandparent is one of the most exciting times in one's life. But did you know that it could also be protective against cognitive decline?