Researchers recently reported that Alzheimer’s disease (AD) may be additionally characterized by an arrest of maturation of new neuronal cells in the hippocampus. Using tissue samples and advanced processing methods, scientists in Spain were able to distinguish marked differences in neurogenesis......

Researchers in Europe looked at the impact of attention and planning on selected portion size in adults who were overweight, obese and of normal weight. They found that all participants reduced their portion size when focused on the health effects of the food, which increased their overall self-control network......

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) often can progress to dementia. However, research suggests that lifestyle modifications may slow or even reverse the course of cognitive decline in those showing symptoms of mild cognitive change......

Dementia is one of the fastest growing public health problems we face. By 2030 close to 88 million worldwide will be diagnosed with some form of the disorder. Estimates suggest that dementia costs upwards of $800 billion dollars in the U.S. annually, 85% of which comes from family and social – not medical –...