In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers investigated the potential of minimal exercise (MAE) to prevent dementia in cognitively normal older individuals with osteoarthritis (OA) ...

A McGill University clinical trial found that digital brain training can restore key brain functions that fade with age.

Think five minutes isn't enough time to make a difference in terms of health and well-being? It could actually be enough time to stave off a disease that afflicts many people in their later years.

Exercise is known to improve heart health, build strength, and boost mood. But did you know it may also help prevent dementia (the loss of memory, problem-solving, and thinking abilities)? Learn about ...

FOREST HILLS, Queens (WABC) -- Adults with dementia are making new memories through a dance program in Queens. The dance class, created by Magda Kaczmarska, helps the older adults to exercise their ...

A little movement could help prevent dementia, even for frail older adults, suggests a new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The researchers found that ...

Between one and just under 35 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise per week is linked to a 41% lower risk of dementia in older adults, found a new study. The findings were published in the Journal ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older adults who regularly walk for exercise may help lower their risk of vascular dementia, the second-most common form of this disorder after Alzheimer's disease, a study ...

Many studies show that infrequent physical activity increases the risk of developing depressed mood. Physical exercise increases the levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and may enhance ...

Older people living with dementia require ongoing support, understanding, and care. For many family members, caring for their loved one brings many responsibilities. Sometimes, it can be overwhelming.