Alzheimer’s disease affects an estimated 6.7 million older adults in the United States, a figure expected to double by 2060. While there is currently no cure, research suggests that certain lifestyle ...

Alzheimer’s disease affects an estimated 6.7 million older adults in the United States, a number expected to double by 2060. While it cannot be reversed, research shows there are steps that can lower ...

Walking is a complex task that is most commonly performed while completing other tasks like talking, reading signs, or making decisions. For most, after the age of 65, such "dual tasking" worsens ...

Known as dual-task gait performance, a 2023 paper found struggling to do this has been linked to a risk of falls and cognitive decline in adults aged 65 and over. The researchers found that most ...

Tsukuba, Japan—During deep sleep, brain wave amplitude increases, and "δ (delta) power," a key objective indicator of sleep quality, is observed; higher delta power corresponds to deeper, more ...