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By Louise Applebome   If ever I need a reminder of the fragility, unpredictability, and abundant possibility of life on earth, I need look no further than off the dock of my vacation hide-away in Maine.  There sits an island within swimming distance (for those who are so inclined). It…

With continued disappointing news about forthcoming drugs to address Alzheimer’s, you might begin to despair that there’s little you can do to prevent an Alzheimer’s or dementia diagnosis and that you may as well throw up your arms in distress. However, as we’ve pointed out in previous posts, there are…

By Alice Herb   I’ve spent the last few years trying to write a memoir. This has not been an ego trip but rather a tale of my ultimate survival. It’s probably why so many people have urged me to write it. But it is no easy task. Approaching my…

Despite the popularity of word games, crossword puzzles, and other brain challenges, we’ve reported that the scientific evidence that such games boost and improve cognitive function and memory is mixed. Nonetheless, there’s a lot of support for “exercising” your mind just as you undertake physical activity in order to support…

While we have no choice but to wait for medications or interventions that can cure dementia, we are not without weapons in our arsenal to reduce the risk of this scourge. As we’ve previously reiterated, there are a host of lifestyle interventions that may not cure dementia but are known…

By now you probably know that getting sufficient sleep is one of the essential pillars of healthy aging. Ironically, as you age, you are more likely to have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep than when you were younger. The question is, how much nightly sleep should you ideally aim…