If you struggle with depression, anxiety or even memory loss, boosting your gut health may be a big help. Read on for details…
When your teenager has a cell phone glued to his or her ear, it may be changing the brain in ways to impair memory. But you can minimize the risk.
Late-stage dementia is fraught with physical and emotional challenges for both patient and caregiver. In this edition of The Bottom Line Advocator, Paula Spencer Scott, author and expert on dementia and family care, helps family members navigate this painful time.
In this edition of Conversations with the Experts, Paula Spencer Scott, expert on Alzheimer’s and caregiving, explains how to identify and cope with these four personality types.
Becoming a caregiver to an ailing loved one is a life-changing task to take on, and understanding the emotions that come with it are crucial to maintaining a healthy and sustainable lifestyle. In this edition of The Bottom Line Advocator, Paula Spencer Scott discusses these emotions and, more importantly, addresses how to effectively deal with them.
When we lose track of our thoughts it can be unnerving. But does it mean that we’re destined to develop dementia? Here’s the answer…
Much more than just a fun game, Ping-Pong is the new “brain sport.” Here’s how it can boost memory, attention and even your mood!
Despite the increased public awareness about Alzheimer’s, many misconceptions persist. Take this quiz to see if you can separate fact from fiction…
Exercise has long been considered a smart way to keep you brain healthy. Which exercise is best? It’s dancing—and here’s why…
Mind not as quick as it used to be? Don’t panic. Here are a variety of strategies to keep your brain and memory in top form as you age…
An experimental brain implant can give a memory boost for those tip-of-the-tongue moments. Here’s how it works—and what it might mean for the future…
Already known to have many health benefits, cocoa might also reverse cognitive decline from aging and sleep loss according to new research.
You might think that remembering is always a good thing. But the ability to forget helps us make better decisions, according to neuroscientific studies.
For people with dementia, the normal filters on sexual statements and actions can disappear. Here are some ways to handle uncomfortable situations.
For people who like to do brain “exercise,” working crossword puzzles or playing computer games is pretty standard fare. But…