Does Brushing and Flossing Keep Dementia Away?
In case oral hygiene wasn’t important enough already, brushing one’s teeth could help maintain one’s mental — along with their dental — health.
Can I Get a Tax Break for Long-Term Care?
The IRS allows some limited tax breaks on medical expenses and insurance premiums related to long-term care.
Does Bacon Cause Dementia?
The equivalent of a rasher of bacon per day may increase the risk of dementia, a new study suggests.
90-Year-Olds can have Memory Performance of Younger Adults
Researchers may have uncovered a key reason why some people remain sharp as a tack into their 80s and 90s: Their brains resist the buildup of certain proteins that mark Alzheimer’s disease.
How to Prepare for Health Care Costs in Retirement
There is a simple and unsettling reality in the United States. Many Americans don’t feel financially prepared for health care costs in retirement.