BALTIMORE: A novel program appears promising in helping to alleviate symptoms of depression in seniors and in reducing stress among caregivers of people with dementia, preliminary data show.

“Medicare beneficiaries with dementia or depression are cared for in primary care settings and have complex yet Read More »

AUSTIN: Researchers published a new study this week on the cognitive effects of Alzheimer’s disease and other deteriorative brain disorders, finding conclusive evidence that dementia sufferers’ fondest memories are nearly always the first to go.

The five-year study, which followed a group of nearly 3,000 Read More »

CHICAGO: About a fifth of all children live in poverty. These children are more likely to experience learning and cognitive delays.

Researchers have tried to determine causes for this disparity, with recent work identifying the hormone cortisol as a possible reason because of its ability Read More »

LOS ANGELES: A blood test could identify the first signs of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia 10 years before symptoms develop, scientists believe.

Researchers have found that a protein which can be detected in the blood is significantly lower in people who go on to develop Read More »