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Education Could Help Ward Off Alzheimer's Disease

What you can do: Retired? Sign up for a continuing education course and eat salad every day.

Don't Pay Big Bucks To Save Your Memory

What you can do: Keep your brain active with daily challenges and a rich social life.

Not Losing Weight Can Be A Good Sign

What you can do: If you see rapid weight loss in an older adult, ask about his or her eating habits, and schedule a dinner date.

Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease: Avoid This Brain-Killing Toxin

What you can do: Remove lead paint and find alternatives for PVC products.

Study: Alzheimer’s Disease is Slowed by Close Relationships

What you can do: Attending to the needs of individuals with Alzheimer’s can be stressful. Ask for help, and arm yourself with information to help you cope.

Study: Low Cholesterol Levels May Mean a Lower Risk of Alzheimer's

What you can do: Eat more fiber and less fast food, and do what it takes to lose weight.

Money Problems May Signal Alzheimer’s Disease

What you can do: If someone you love has mild memory problems, put financial protections into place and watch for a decline in their money-management ability.

Alzheimer's Disease Symptoms Worsen after Colds or Stomach Bugs

What you can do: If living with or caring for someone with dementia, use preventative methods like hand washing with safe soap to prevent infection, and tap into palliative care for support.

Low Vitamin D Linked to Brain Fog

What you can do: Ask your doctor for a simple blood test to determine if your body has vitamin D.

Dementia Risk Drops if You Lower Your Blood Pressure

What you can do: Exercise and eat a cool diet to prevent inflammation that can lead to both high blood pressure and dementia