Cognitive health
Many older adults worry about memory loss and thinking abilities as they age. What causes it? Can memory loss be prevented? Read these articles and the latest research on cognitive health and learn to keep your brain healthy as you get older.
Tips To Boost Your Health as You Age
Learn about lifestyle changes that can help you live longer and better in this NIA infographic. Download, print, and share with your friends and family.
Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices May Reduce Your Risk of Dementia
Learn about steps you can take that may help lower your risk for dementia in this NIA infographic. Download, print, and share with your friends and family.
What Do We Know About Diet and Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease?
We don’t know for sure whether following a certain diet can help prevent Alzheimer’s dementia. Many studies are underway to see how food affects the aging brain.
Preventing Alzheimer's Disease: What Do We Know?
What can you do to prevent Alzheimer’s disease? Read the latest evidence for promising prevention strategies, including physical activity, blood pressure control, and cognitive training.
What Do We Know About Healthy Aging?
We all want to maintain good health as we get older. Learn what research tells us about how to take care of our physical, mental, and cognitive health as we age.
Stroke: Signs, Causes, and Treatment
Know the symptoms of a stroke and when to call 911 right away. Learn about ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, TIA, or mini-strokes, and risk factors for stroke.
Forgetfulness: Normal or Not?
Read about forgetfulness and what's a normal part of aging and what's not. Download and share the infographic with family and friends.
How the Aging Brain Affects Thinking
As people age, the brain naturally changes, affecting memory, learning, and other cognitive functions. Get information about these changes and what they mean.
Memory, Forgetfulness, and Aging: What's Normal and What's Not?
As you age, you may wonder what is and is not normal memory loss. Learn the signs of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia — and when to see the doctor.
Cognitive Health and Older Adults
Curious about your cognitive health? See what steps you can take to help care for your brain, including physical and mental health.
