New Bill Would Increase Accountability & Services at VA

  The U.S. Senate is getting behind a bill that would apply new accountability measures to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) — much of it with bipartisan support.   The VA, of course, has long been the subject of intense criticism among veterans’ advocates. In recent years, the firestorm has gotten even hotter… Read More »

New Link Between Blood Pressure and Alzheimer’s

For years, scientists have struggled to find the cause of Alzheimer’s and dementia. As it turns out, the answer might be elusive because there isn’t just one cause. Indeed, each week seems to bring a new headline with a new causal link. Earlier this month, we told you about the beneficial relationship between mental exercise… Read More »