Can eating a specific food or following a particular diet help prevent or delay dementia caused by Alzheimer’s disease? Many studies suggest that what we eat affects the aging brain’s ability to think and remember. These findings have led to…

Tooth Decay Gum Disease How to Clean Your Teeth and Gums Dentures Dry Mouth Oral Cancer Finding Low-Cost Dental Care Healthy teeth and gums make it easy for you to eat well and enjoy good food. Several problems can affect the health…

On this page: Alcohol Driving Falling and fear of falling Feeling unhappy with your doctor Grief, mourning, and depression HIV/AIDS Incontinence Memory problems Problems with family Sexuality Much of the communication between doctor and patient is personal. To have a…

Your skin changes with age. It becomes thinner, loses fat, and no longer looks as plump and smooth as it once did. Your veins and bones can be seen more easily. Scratches, cuts, or bumps can take longer to heal.…

Tips for Living Alone with Early-Stage Dementia On this page: Make Everyday Tasks Easier Scan Your Home for Safety Prepare for the Future Strengthen Your Support System Keep Your Mind and Body Healthy Learn about ways to cope with changes,…

Shingles On this page: What is shingles? What are the symptoms of shingles? How is shingles diagnosed and treated? How long does shingles last? Am I at risk for shingles? When should I get the shingles vaccine? Tips for coping…

About Veterans Day Veterans Day is observed every year on Nov. 11. Veterans Day evolved from Armistice Day, which was proclaimed in 1919 by President Woodrow Wilson. Armistice Day recognizes the end of World War I,  when fighting ceased at…

Brain donation helps researchers study brain disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, that affect millions of people. Learn about why people donate their brains, the process of brain donation, and how you can enroll to make this generous…

Primary care clinicians often have long-established relationships with their patients and are in an ideal position to observe potential signs of a cognitive problem. And, when patients are worried about changes in their memory or thinking, they often bring that…

Understanding Health Care Decisions at the End of Life On this page: Common End-of-Life Concerns Questions to Ask When Making Health Care Decisions Communicating with Your Health Care Team It can be overwhelming to be asked to make health care…