Alzheimer's disease is a progressive condition that destroys brain cells and structures. People with Alzheimer's disease slowly lose the ability to learn and remember.
Many of the 25 million or more Americans who care for an older adult feel overwhelmed and trapped by the situation. But adult day care programs can help caregivers and the people they care for.
Could doing crossword puzzles and lifting weights keep you from getting Alzheimer's disease? Research is showing that keeping both your mind and body active may help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Prostate Cancer Earlier detection and more effective treatment options for prostate cancer have improved the five-year survival rates to nearly 90 percent.
