To experience or even contemplate dementia raises some of the most profound questions: What does it mean to be a person? How ...

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A big, new long-term study suggests that sticking to a healthy diet can cut your risk of developing Alzheimer's, especially if you were born with genetic risk factors. The study, from nutrition and ...

September is Healthy Aging Month, and Texas Tech HSC's Dr. John Bertelson is sharing a message on how to keep your brain strong as you grow older.