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A new study is reviving hope that a twice-daily pill can slow down Alzheimer's in people whose genes put them at high risk for the disease. -
Scientists have found the first compelling evidence that cognitive training can boost levels of a brain chemical that typically declines as people age. -
The San Diego Food Bank said the U.S. government shutdown has diminished the supply of food among people reliant on government paychecks or food assistance. -
Gov. Gavin Newsom will have to decide soon if renters can fight eviction if their Social Security checks are disrupted during President Trump’s second term. -
For the first time, the United Nations has put forward a political declaration pledging to address dementia. Will it make a difference? -
A new surgically implanted device the size of a lima bean can help control rheumatoid arthritis that isn't responding to drugs. -
Three scientists learned they carry genes that dramatically increase their risk for Alzheimer's disease. Now they're working to keep their brains healthy. -
The housing crisis is requiring creative scrambling and new partnerships from health care organizations to keep older patients out of expensive nursing homes as homelessness grows. -
A retirement research journal said Oceanside is the second best city to retire to in California, as the city works on a plan to become more senior-friendly. -
A study of more than 2,100 people ages 60 to 79 found that an intensive two-year program of mental and physical activities, along with a heart-healthy diet, improved memory and thinking.
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