There is also some good news if you have moved past middle age and are squarely in your golden years: Higher levels of ...

The benefits of walking and routinely exercising are vast, including boosting heart health and even longevity. But now, new research finds that moderate-to-vigorous intensity exercise may lower ...

PHILADELPHIA - Older people who exercise three or more times a week are less likely to develop Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, according to a study that adds to the evidence that staying ...

Each participant self-reported their exercise using the physical activity index, which is based on the number of hours someone spends sleeping and are in partaking in sedentary, slight, moderate, or ...

About a decade ago, Ralph Carmona started forgetting things. “My wife was the first to notice I was having problems with my memory,” says Carmona, 74, of Portland, Maine. “She would send me to the ...

PHILADELPHIA — Older people who exercise three or more times a week are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, according to a study that adds to the evidence that staying ...

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.

There have been numerous ideas as to how we might prevent mental deterioration. As we live longer, our chances of developing ...

Dementia is a condition that makes someone unable to remember things, think clearly or make decisions. About 6.7 million people in the United States have some degree of dementia or ...