A topic that sooner or later affects everyone is what is normal aging. Dr. Susann Varano, board certified in geriatric medicine and former director of Yale-New Haven Hospital’s Elder Horizon Program ...

Early detection of Alzheimer’s Disease is important. A geriatric medicine physician explains how early signs differ from ...

The lifetime risk of dementia for Americans aged 55 and older is now estimated at 42%. Early signs of dementia are often noticed by others first and can include poor judgment or repeating oneself.

An estimated 7.4 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, according to the Alzheimer’s Association’s ...

Pinpoint whether memory loss is normal aging or a warning sign—clear patterns to watch, the ABCS tracking method, and when to see a doctor to protect your cognitive health. You walk into the kitchen ...

It could be as simple as constantly misplacing keys, or forgetting to pay a bill, or repeating questions over and over. As people age, their memory and cognition tends to take a small hit. But about ...

Aging is a normal part of the life course. It doesn't matter how many green smoothies you drink, or how many "anti-aging" skin care products you use, you can't stop the aging process. But while we're ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It’s fair to say that aging and longevity are on many people’s minds, especially as they grow older. The idea of being unable to ...

Will your heart outlast your mind? Chances are growing that it will. Dementia, a decline that interferes with the activities of daily living, isn't a normal part of aging but it's going to be ...