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After being diagnosed with Alzheimer's at age 55, former accountant Bill Heibein drew renewed strength form his horses and his farm near Thunder Bay.
Living a full life, despite Alzheimer’s Paul Dalby  

Diagnosis forces some changes, but “if there’s something you want to do, by George, you go out and do it!” advises former...

Steven Benmor and his sister Ruth Friedman are taking much different approaches to caring for their mother, Shula Benmor, who has Alzheimer's.
Male caregivers are more practical Judy Gerstel  

Men caring for parents with Alzheimer’s treat it like another task they need to get on with, study shows.

Signs of dementia are easy to spot Paul Dalby  

We all forget things at times, but how can you tell if it's an early sign of dementia or Alzheimer's?

Ten easy tips to maintain your brain

Just like with your body, regular exercise can go a long way towards keeping your brain healthy and sharp.

Is it old age or Alzheimer’s? Study alarms health-care experts Paul Dalby  

Survey says too many Canadians are living in denial about dementia, which delays treatment and counselling that can improve...

Top 10 myths about Alzheimer’s disease

There is no cure or guaranteed way to prevent the disease, but staying active and eating healthy foods may help slow its...

Learning to cope with Alzheimer’s takes time Judy Gerstel  

It can take years to accept the fact you are no longer the person you were, and find new ways to enjoy life.

Learn how to keep brains in shape at first women's brain health conference Amy Dempsey  

It’s a stereotype-perpetuating, groan-inducing truth that you can’t help but laugh at: female rodents are often...

CT scans show bilingualism delays Alzheimer’s Theresa Boyle  

Researchers at St. Michael's Hospital have found the first physical proof that bilingualism delays Alzheimer's.

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Is Alzheimer’s disease contagious? Debra Black  

A University of Texas neurology professor has found that Alzheimer cells from an elderly patient can trigger the disease in... Comment Count(0)

You Docs: The little things that benefit your brain You Docs  

We love it when life’s little things add up to something big — like socking away a few bucks every week in a...

You Docs: Five ways to keep your marbles You Docs  

Here are a few smart hints for staving off brain drain as you reach midlife.

Meth users at greater risk of Parkinson's: study

Researchers found a 76 per cent higher risk of developing the degenerative disease characterized by tremors, rigidity and...

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