We’ll get to the important question of beta-amyloid plaque build-up, but first, the basics: What is beta-amyloid protein, what does beta-amyloid do in the…
Mounting research indicates that as many as 40 percent of dementia cases may be preventable with lifestyle intervention. Accordingly, lifestyle factors like a healthy diet…
Everyone knows someone that looks substantially younger than their actual age. Take actor Keanu Reeves, for example. Some might say he looks about as…
This article is part of the series Diversity & Dementia, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eisai. When a member of your family, particularly…
As Julie Fleming’s father slipped into the later stages of Alzheimer’s dementia, she could only watch as his computer skills and interests faded. “The…
Here’s a primer on all the approved Alzheimer’s drugs designed to treat symptoms or slow disease progression — and a peek ahead at some…
In June, the Food and Drug Administration will decide whether to grant full approval to Biogen and Eisai’s anti-amyloid Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi (generic name…
Anna Karenina begins with the famous line: “Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” The principle holds…
Breakthrough advancements in gene-sequencing technologies have opened up new pathways for understanding health and disease. Scientists can sequence our genetic code to search for…
A human being has as many as 25,000 different genes in their DNA. It’s wild to think that just one tiny little mutation can…
As a college student, Marty Reiswig decided to take his girlfriend to a family reunion. After he noticed many of his relatives struggling with…
Certain genes like ApoE that play an important role in the disease. ApoE’s genetic variant, known as ApoE4, is the strongest genetic risk factor…
According to the World Health Organization, more than 55 million people have dementia worldwide. And that number is growing: Every year, nearly 10 million…
Caregivers: If you’re constantly worrying or feeling anxious, overwhelmed or moody, if you have difficulty concentrating, if you’re depressed or agitated, if your self…
Every year, more than 900,000 Americans are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s dementia. Only five percent of these cases are a result of a genetic form…
Can too much coffee shrink your brain? Bad news arrived recently for the constantly caffeinated: Researchers recently found evidence that drinking more than six…
There’s just one way to make absolutely sure a dementia diagnosis — add an amyloid PET scan on top of existing diagnostic tests. But…
At this year’s AAIC, the developer of an Alzheimer’s blood test debuts promising data, while the Alzheimer’s Association warns new blood-based biomarkers aren’t quite…
With the news of Bruce Willis’s diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia, many have questions about the diagnosis and what to expect. Katie Brandt and Dr….
Being Patient spoke with Jim Butler, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s four years ago, about his efforts to “disarm” his diagnosis by rewiring his…
This article is part of the series Diversity & Dementia, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eisai. A man in a bright yellow shirt…
This article is part of the series Diversity & Dementia, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eisai. For University of Cambridge PhD student and…
This article is part of the series Diversity & Dementia, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eisai. “I was driving home from work and…
Christiana Egi is the owner of the Alexis Lodge — a home to more than 20 people living with dementia. But why stop there?…
Do brain supplements work? Even though they’re sold in grocery stores and endorsed by celebrities, science does not support most claims made by nootropic…
The appeal of brain boosting pills is obvious: a simple solution that supports cognitive function, making you sharper, improving your memory. This sort of…
Looking for vitamins and brain health supplements to help with cognitive symptoms of long-haul COVID? Here’s what to consider — and what to avoid….
A trendy dietary supplement called dopa mucuna appears to contain dangerously high levels of a dopamine-boosting drug called levodopa. Researchers warn of unintended side…
Around the globe, memory cafes — virtual and in-person gatherings people who are living with dementia and their caregivers — are growing more popular….
A Dutch initiative that partners elementary school classes with care homes won Alzheimer Europe’s inaugural Anti-Stigma Award, which celebrates efforts to dismantle negative stereotypes…
Hollywood power couple Seth Rogen and his wife Lauren Miller Rogen are raising awareness about Alzheimer’s through comedy. On a more serious note, their…
Music can be transformative, particularly for those living with Alzheimer’s. For starters, studies show it can improve memory and mood for those with dementia….