Melissa Carson

07/21/2025

https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/can-ai-help-us-find-a-dementia-cure

Doctors are optimistic that artificial intelligence (A.I.) will one day play a role in curing and preventing Alzheimer’s disease. One example of A.I.’s application is its use in...

07/21/2025

https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/does-this-vaccine-ward-off-dementia

A 2025 study found that the shingles vaccine reduced the risk of developing dementia by 20%. The study supports (but doesn’t absolutely prove) the theory that infections may be one cause ...

07/21/2025

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/two-jobs-may-lower-the-odds-of-dying-from-alzheimers-disease-but-why-202505063098

Researchers have found that the risk of death due to Alzheimer's disease is markedly lower in taxi and ambulance drivers compared with hundreds of other occupations. And the reason could be that th...

07/21/2025

https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/shingles-vaccine-may-protect-against-dementia

A 2025 study suggested that getting the shingles vaccine can significantly reduce the likelihood of developing dementia, especially among women....

07/21/2025

https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/brief-brain-attacks-short-symptoms-long-consequences

A 2025 study finds that a first-time transient ischemic attack (TIA) can lead to the same long-term decline in thinking and memory problems as a stroke. Experts suggest cognitive testing after a TI...

07/21/2025

https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/what-is-essential-tremor

Essential tremor is marked by involuntary shaking of one or more body parts, such as the hands, arms, legs, or head. Avoiding caffeine and stress and getting plenty of rest can be helpful. Several ...

07/21/2025

https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/working-during-retirement-years

Continuing to work in retirement addresses many specific health needs of men as they age, such as stronger social connection, better cognitive health, a greater sense of purpose, and a lower risk f...

07/21/2025

https://www.health.harvard.edu/exercise-and-fitness/weight-training-may-protect-the-brain-from-cognitive-decline

A small 2025 study found that older adults who did six months of weight training improved their ability to recall recent events and information. They also had had less brain shrinkage in regions af...

07/21/2025

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