It’s the time of year when you just want to curl up on the couch for a long, cold winter's night and put on a good movie. 

A recent study by New York University School of Medicine found a maternal link to Alzheimer’s disease.

The holidays are on the horizon and if you are caring for a loved one suffering from Alzheimer's disease, chances are this time of year may be particularly stressful.

The evidence is now more convincing than ever that inactive people can improve their health and well being by becoming active at a moderate-intensity on a regular basis.

New estimates regarding Alzheimer’s disease prevalence and its effects were recently issued in a report titled 2007 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures.  Alzheimer’s disease is now the seventh leading cause of death in the country and the fifth leading cause of death for those over age 65.