HEALTH January 10, 2024 Dementia among younger people is linked to 15 factors, major study reveals Early-onset dementia has been on the rise in recent years — and a major new study has identified 15 factors that could increase the risk. The lead researcher and an Alzheimer's expert weigh in.
UFC January 3, 2024 UFC star Bryce Mitchell enters 6-month, self-imposed 'concussion protocol' after brutal knockout UFC’s Bryce Mitchell was on the receiving end of a frightening knockout last month, and now the featherweight has decided to forgo sparring for at least six months.
HEALTH January 2, 2024 Smoking shrinks the brain and drives up Alzheimer’s risk, new study finds Smoking is notorious for causing damage to the lungs, but recent research confirmed that it’s also harmful to the brain. We explore a new study and gather expert input.
Cleveland Browns December 29, 2023 Browns' Elijah Moore stayed overnight at hospital following scary concussion, coach says Cleveland Browns wide receiver Elijah Moore spent the night in a hospital due to a concussion after he appeared to convulse on the field.
LIFESTYLE December 26, 2023 Pets can help slow dementia progress among those over age 50 who live alone, study says New research just published has determined that those who lived alone and took in a pet of some sort showed slower rates of declining verbal memory and fluency.
Jacksonville Jaguars December 23, 2023 Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence clears concussion protocol, opening door for start against Buccaneers Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Pederson said Trevor Lawrence would need to clear concussion protocol by Saturday to make the trip with the team to Tampa Bay.
Indianapolis Colts December 22, 2023 Michael Pittman says Damontae Kazee was 'headhunting' him, doesn’t remember dangerous tackle Michael Pittman says he doesn't remember the hit from Damontae Kazee that give him a concussion. Kazee was suspended for the rest of the season.
Pittsburgh Steelers December 16, 2023 Steelers' Damontae Kazee ejected after scary hit gives Michael Pittman Jr. concussion Defensive back Damontae Kazee was ejected from Saturday's game against the Indianapolis Colts after a brutal hit on wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr.
HEALTH December 15, 2023 Artist helps seniors capture precious memories in works of art: 'They bring their life experiences' Erin Finley, an award-winning artist in Canada, is the creator of Memory Drawing, a program that helps older adults tap into their memories and express them in vibrant color.
Health December 12, 2023 Can you reduce Alzheimer’s risk by seeing a health coach? Cognitive study suggests it’s possible A recent study led by the University of California, San Francisco, suggested that personalized health coaching resulted in better cognitive scores, improved quality of life and reduced dementia risk.
Detroit Red Wings December 9, 2023 Red Wings' Dylan Larkin lay motionless after taking hit to head, helped off ice following scary scene Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin lay motionless on the ice at Little Caesars Arena after a hit to the head Saturday against the Ottawa Senators.