Research by an interdisciplinary team from McGill University and Université Laval provides new insights into the links ...

The prenatal period is a critical window for brain development, yet few studies have examined the impact of air pollution ...

Choosing the right living environment for an aging loved one is one of the most important decisions a family can make. As our parents or relatives grow older, their needs evolve physically, socially, ...

A new study by the University of Georgia found that how communities are designed, from neighborhoods to full cities, can have an impact on decreasing the risk of dementia and other types of cognitive ...

Twin studies have proven invaluable for teasing out the effects of both genetics and the environment on human biology. Researchers studied pairs of twins to look at how the interplay of genetics and ...

Memory shadow boxes and reality orientation boards are part of comprehensive signage systems for those living with dementia.

When answers arrive preformed, that developmental pressure disappears. Children still learn, but they may be learning ...