White Men Experience Biggest Cognitive Declines After Retirement

Statistically speaking, every six seconds, someone in the world is told that they have Alzheimer’s disease — a brain condition that causes mental decline and erodes your ability to remember, think and learn. Age, genetics and family history — risk factors we can’t change — are considered driving forces behind this form of dementia. But that doesn’t make […]

The AARP article highlights 14 modifiable risk factors that can help prevent or delay dementia. These include maintaining a healthy lifestyle through diet, exercise, and social engagement. The latest additions to the list are untreated vision loss and high LDL cholesterol. Addressing these factors can significantly reduce the risk of dementia and improve quality of […]