There are currently 6.7 million Americans with dementia, including Alzheimer’s. The number one risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease is age. Our next guest says that number is expected to triple by 2050 due to the country's aging population, but there are ways to reduce risk.

For more, KCBS Radio's Liz Saint John spoke with Brent Forester, the Dr. Frances S. Arkin Chair of Psychiatry at Tufts University School of Medicine and the psychiatrist-in-chief and chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Tufts Medical Center

There are currently 6.7 million Americans with dementia, including Alzheimer’s. The number one risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease is age. Our next guest says that number is expected to triple by 2050 due to the country's aging population, but there are ways to reduce risk.
For more, KCBS Radio's Liz Saint John spoke with Brent Forester, the Dr. Frances S. Arkin Chair of Psychiatry at Tufts University School of Medicine and the psychiatrist-in-chief and chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Tufts Medical Center

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How to differentiate age associated memory loss with dementia

They say "anger kills" and that might hold more weight than you think.

In a new study released this week, researchers found a link between frequent anger and heart disease. Funded by the National Institutes of Health, the study emphasizes the negative impact being mad has on our overall well-being. 

For more., KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with Dr, David Spiegel, Associate chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine. He was not involved in the study. 

They say "anger kills" and that might hold more weight than you think.
In a new study released this week, researchers found a link between frequent anger and heart disease. Funded by the National Institutes of Health, the study emphasizes the negative impact being mad has on our overall well-being. 
For more., KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with Dr, David Spiegel, Associate chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine. He was not involved in the study.

Study: Seeing red may be bad for your heart health

The iconic Bay Bridge lights are coming back!

When can you expect to see them again?

Ben Davis, Founder and Chief Visionary Officer at Illuminate, the nonprofit behind the art installation, spoke with KCBS Radio.

The iconic Bay Bridge lights are coming back!
When can you expect to see them again?
Ben Davis, Founder and Chief Visionary Officer at Illuminate, the nonprofit behind the art installation, spoke with KCBS Radio.

Some bright news:  the Bay Bridge lights will shine again

You could soon digitally place cash bets on arcade games at Dave and Buster's. 

The arcade giant announced this week it's taking its games to a new level by offering social wagering on its app. While the exact details are still unknown, Dave and Buster's is teaming up with a software company for customers to make some money while playing arcade games. 

For a closer look, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with James Whelan, Director of the Institute for Gambling Education and Research at the University of Memphis.

You could soon digitally place cash bets on arcade games at Dave and Buster's. 
The arcade giant announced this week it's taking its games to a new level by offering social wagering on its app. While the exact details are still unknown, Dave and Buster's is teaming up with a software company for customers to make some money while playing arcade games. 
For a closer look, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with James Whelan, Director of the Institute for Gambling Education and Research at the University of Memphis.

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