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Dr. Ravi Allada Leads Investigation into Effects of Sleep Cycles on Age-Related Neurodegeneration

MINNEAPOLIS – People who sometimes went hungry as children had slower cognitive decline once they were elderly than people who always had enough food to eat, according to a new study published in the December 11, 2012, print issue of Neurology®.

Forgetfulness is part of normal aging. It can also be a more serious condition called Mild Cognitive Impairment, which can lead to Alzheimer's. Understand the signs, symptoms and what you can do about Mild Cognitive Impairment.

A new study has found that people with higher levels of social activity have a lower risk of cognitive decline. So, if you want to keep your brain healthy and your memory strong, it just so happens that attending that dinner party,

A significant body of science now links poor thyroid function and cognitive decline, including Alzheimer’s risk. Taking thyroid hormone to help offset aging issues may make cognitive decline worse.