Written by Corrie Pelc — Fact checked by Jennifer Chesak, MSJ As we age, our risk for developing dementia increases. Past studies report that 42% of adults over the age of 55 will develop dementia. Previous research shows there are some healthy lifestyle…
Thousands of Palm Beach County residents are expected to lace up their sneakers this Saturday for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, a free event landing at Florida Atlantic University’s John D. MacArthur Campus in Jupiter. The event begins at 9 a.
The Walk to End Alzheimer's, the world's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support, and research, is happening in Palm Beach this weekend. Stay up to date: The latest headlines and weather from WPBF 25 WPBF is…
Written by Amy McLean — Fact checked by Jennifer Chesak, MSJ Taking part in social activities, such as volunteering and attending sports clubs, could help improve cognition in older age. This is according to a study published in October in the…
Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are often talked about as though they’re the same thing, but there’s an important distinction. Dementia is a broad term for changes in memory, thinking, and other abilities that interfere with daily life, while Alzheimer’s is…
Families gathered at The Royal Poinciana Plaza in Palm Beach to find the perfect Halloween pumpkin and enjoy fall festivities during the ninth annual Pop-Up Patch for Philanthropy to benefit Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope Inc. With a spectrum of…
While pumpkin is an annual favorite of fall, there’s a reason to make pumpkin a regular part of your meals. “Most of us think of pumpkin as a flavoring for our coffee or pumpkin pie, where, in reality, pumpkin can…
Written by Amy McLean — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D. Stroke occurs every 40 seconds in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While strokes can occur at any age, risk increases with age.
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