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Studies Show Low Bone Density Is Linked to Dementia
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
August 17, 2023
Male physician with female patient explaining spinal scan
We’ve known for a while that dementia has a list of early indicators, including diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and stroke. Research have now added low bone density to the list,… See more
Steps To Reduce Your Risk Of Dementia
May 16, 2023
A mother and her daughter. Dementia risk can be inherited.
It’s true that genetics plays a significant role in determining your risk of developing dementia. In fact, studies show that people with a parent or sibling suffering the disease are more likely to develop the condition, with an increased risk of 30 to 40 percent.  With Alzheimer’s disease – the… See more
Understanding and Preventing Vascular Dementia
May 16, 2023
An older woman at home.
Vascular dementia is the second most common type of dementia after Alzheimer’s disease and, like Alzheimer’s, can cause decline in cognitive function, memory loss and difficulty performing complex tasks. While we currently have no known way to prevent Alzheimer’s, vascular dementia is largely… See more
Early Stage Alzheimer's Disease: Imaging Technique Gives Researchers Important Insights
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
March 31, 2022
How Does Alzheimer's Disease Develop?
For decades, Alzheimer’s researchers have faced a major challenge in treating early stages of the disease. They could only study the brain after a patient died and the disease spread throughout the brain. But a relatively new imaging technique is giving scientists a window into the development of… See more
Is Alzheimer's More Common In Males Or Female?
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
October 29, 2020
Woman with Alzheimer's
More than five million Americans live with Alzheimer’s dementia (AD). Nearly two-thirds are women. And scientists have spent years trying to figure out why. Turns out – women develop brain changes associated with Alzheimer’s disease earlier than… See more
Break a Sweat. Improve Your Brain Health.
October 16, 2020
Brain health can be improved with exercise.
What's your risk for dementia and how can you lower it? Find answers in our brain health center. While we know that exercise has many health benefits — it can help prevent or treat cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and even certain cancers… See more
6 Steps to Improve Brain Vitality with Dr. Majid Fotuhi
October 9, 2020
What's your risk for dementia and how can you lower it? Find answers in our brain health center. Watch this MDVIP-exclusive webinar with Dr. Majid Fotuhi. Dr. Fotuhi, a national-recognized neurologist in the field of memory and brain… See more
4 Conditions Often Mistaken for Dementia
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
October 1, 2020
4 Conditions Often Mistaken for Dementia
What's your risk for dementia and how can you lower it? Find answers in our brain health center. If you’re like most people, the thought of losing your cognitive skills is scary. In fact, most Americans are concerned… See more
How One MDVIP-Affiliated Physician Assesses Brain Health
By Lara Hitchcock, MD, FAAFP
September 21, 2020
Dr. Lara Hitchcock discusses how she uses the screenings in the MDVIP Wellness Program to help track patients' brain health.
Protect Your Cognitive Health During COVID-19 Pandemic
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
September 18, 2020
Video chatting can help with social isolation.
What's your risk for dementia and how can you lower it? Find answers in our brain health center. During the COVID shutdown, most people focused on following local guidelines, maintaining a strong immune system, controlling chronic conditions… See more

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