Q&A: Paving a New Path in Life After a Dementia Diagnosis, With Mark and Brenda Roberts
The onset of dementia symptoms can upturn careers and relationships. Both the present and future are often filled with uncertainties. Coming to terms with…
The onset of dementia symptoms can upturn careers and relationships. Both the present and future are often filled with uncertainties. Coming to terms with…
Maybe you’ve heard of amyloid plaques, which build up in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s. But there’s another protein biomarker in the mix:…
This article is part of the Journey to Diagnosis series, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eli Lilly. For 25 years, Mark…
Here’s the funny thing about Alzheimer’s biomarker blood tests: They can’t actually determine whether or not a person has Alzheimer’s. So what are they…
If you or a loved one is going through the diagnostic process for Alzheimer’s, one of the terms you’re likely to hear quite a…
Scientists are looking for ways to detect cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s faster, so that they can treat the disease sooner. This research involves discovering…
Update: As of July 6, 2023, the drug has full, traditional FDA approval. Today, the Food and Drug Administration approved Leqembi (generic name lecanemab), a…
Here’s a theory: Alzheimer’s biomarker beta-amyloid could — rather than killing the brain — actually be trying to defend it. The provocative idea builds on…
Some cases of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia are inevitable, thanks to genetics and other factors yet unknown. But one thing scientists have…
Nearly two full years into the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers are still in the process of learning what’s really going on inside the heads of…
Diagnosing degenerative brain diseases early and accurately is a major challenge, and it can take years before a patient receives an accurate diagnosis. But…
Increasingly, scientists have looked to the eye for clues to Alzheimer’s. Past studies have taken all angles, from identifying links between beta-amyloid clumps in…
Persistent worrying — which cognitive scientists call repetitive negative thinking — may speed up cognitive decline. It might also make people more susceptible to…
For decades, researchers have been searching for ways to combat the abnormal proteins that appear in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s. Despite their best…
Chronic breathing disorders during sleep are associated with key biomarkers of Alzheimer’s, according to a new study. The researchers found that sleep-disordered breathing (SDB)…