Richard Sima

Researcher Ron Petersen says there are simple things we can all do for healthier cognitive aging.

Research suggests that older adults who get the vaccine may have a 40 percent lower risk of Alzheimer’s than those who do not.

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Persistent symptoms can harm the lungs and other organs, including the brain.

Beyond giving you a sense of joy and meaning, grandparenthood may be linked to a lower risk of dementia and even a younger-looking brain, evidence suggests.

Commonly caused by falls in older adults, concussions are linked to an 18 percent increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

Researchers found that people who distracted themselves from an itch actually had worse inflammation than those who didn’t.

Here’s what to know about the latest research on cannabis and health risks.

Keeping your mind active can help offer protection for years to come.

Scrolling mindlessly can worsen your mood. Try this instead.