As the baby boomers age and the global population grows older, dementia rates are rising. Increasingly, we hear wellness advice focused on protecting cognitive health, including eating brain-healthy foods, exercising, managing stress, and engaging with others. [Read more…]
New Evidence Links Pollution to Dementia Risk
October 24, 2025 By
How to Improve Sleep Among Long-Term Care Residents
September 19, 2025 By
Approximately 1.2 million Americans live in certified nursing homes, and another 1 million live in assisted living facilities. It’s common for residents in these facilities to have roommates, 24/7 medical devices, and round-the-clock nursing care. Not surprisingly, people living in these environments frequently experience sleep disturbances. [Read more…]
A Sense of Purpose Promotes Cognitive Health
September 18, 2025 By
The number of Americans ages 65 and older is projected to increase from 58 million in 2022 to 82 million by 2050—a 41 percent increase. As the U.S. population grows older, cognitive decline is a significant concern. [Read more…]
Technology Use May Slow Cognitive Decline
June 9, 2025 By
The baby boomers are the first generation that has navigated adulthood using digital technology. The oldest baby boomers were around 25 when the first e-mail was sent; they were the first generation to have home computers and personal smartphones. [Read more…]
To Live Longer, Drinking Coffee in the Morning May Help
April 10, 2025 By
Coffee is America’s favorite beverage. More than 70% of American adults drink coffee each week, making it the most consumed beverage other than water. There is clear evidence that coffee is a superfood that helps to prevent diseases, including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and Parkinson’s disease, and others.
Now a new longitudinal study finds that limiting coffee consumption to the morning may lead to greater health benefits.
Men’s Social Networks Decline Significantly as They Age
March 30, 2025 By
Researchers have known for several decades that a robust social support network improves overall well-being for people of all ages.
Those with stronger support networks tend to experience a positive mood more often, recover more quickly from health issues, and even live longer. And there is evidence that loneliness and isolation are linked to many health issues: sleep problems, inflammation, pain, insomnia, depression, anxiety, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, addiction, suicide, and self-harm and dementia. [Read more…]
You Can Help Delay Dementia With Your Diet
December 20, 2024 By
Dementia is the loss of cognitive functioning, like thinking, remembering, and reasoning, at levels that interfere with a person’s daily life and activities. Dementia affects the health and well-being of millions of older adults; with baby boomers reaching their senior years, that number is expected to grow substantially. [Read more…]
The Best Way to Stall Dementia: Quit Smoking
November 23, 2024 By
While the number of smokers is at a historical low, data demonstrates that smoking still affects public health. Smoking increases the risk of heart and lung disease, affects bone health, and increases the risk of birth defects. A growing body of research demonstrates that smoking also affects neurological health, specifically cognitive decline. [Read more…]
Could the Keto Diet Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease?
April 27, 2024 By
If you pay attention to diet trends, you’ve likely heard of—or maybe even tried—the keto diet.
The ketogenic diet involves eating a high percentage of fat and few carbohydrates. This forces the body into a metabolic state called ketosis, which involves burning fat for energy instead of glucose. The diet also leads to lower blood sugar and insulin levels. [Read more…]
As You Age, Exercise Prevents Cognitive Decline
October 10, 2023 By
If you aren’t already convinced that exercise is the best way to improve health outcomes as you age, there is now even more evidence to bolster that case. [Read more…]
Yoga Combats Frailty in Older Adults
April 10, 2023 By
More than half of adults in the U.S. over age 80 experience frailty, an increased health vulnerability that hampers their ability to cope with everyday life.
Frailty is a complex condition that involves a variety of physical and mental factors including walking, balance, cognitive impairment, and other chronic health problems. Frailty can reduce endurance levels, make it more difficult to live independently, reduce quality of life, and increase the risk of dying sooner. [Read more…]
Can Hearing Aids Prevent Dementia?
February 1, 2023 By
Dementia is a serious health concern among older adults. Approximately 22% of Americans ages 85 to 89 have dementia, and that number increases to 33% for people older than 90. As baby boomers reach their senior years, that number is expected to grow substantially.
Health researchers are looking for ways to prevent or slow the development of dementia among older adults. One potential solution has been around for decades: hearing aids. [Read more…]
