Some people seem to be more resilient to developing Alzheimer’s diseases, despite having the biological hallmarks of the devastating disease. For obvious reasons, scientists…
Stressful life events, such as the death of a loved one or divorce, put a person at greater risk of developing dementia in later…
Imagine a future where the smell of menthol could alleviate some of the worst symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. This might sound like science fiction,…
Dementia is often described as “the long goodbye”. Although the person is still alive, dementia slowly and irreversibly chips away at their memories and…
C. Everett Koop, the avuncular doctor with a fluffy white beard who served as the U.S. surgeon general during the Reagan administration, was famous…
Have you ever thought about donating your brain to science? Don’t worry — I mean after you die. Perhaps you’ve heard about donating your…
Human beings have always been fascinated by the brain. Although scientific knowledge about this 1.3 kg of fragile substance embedded in our cranium has…
Climate change is making the symptoms of certain brain conditions worse, our new review has found. Conditions that can worsen as temperature and humidity…
“Hi Christy, it’s Tori at [media outlet]/interview request.”* The email continued: Reaching out to see whether you can join our morning show. There’s been…
Two people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s claim to have conquered the disease through simple lifestyle changes. Dementia and Alzheimer’s have been the leading killers in…
Some Americans are questioning whether older people like Joe Biden and Donald Trump are cognitively competent to be president, amid reports of the candidates…
Our ability to adapt our behaviour to changes in temperature takes a significant amount of thought and decision making. For example, we need to…
“Childhood” and “dementia” are two words we wish we didn’t have to use together. But sadly, around 1,400 Australian children and young people live…
The floor nurse had just told me that my new patient – let’s call her Marie – would not stop screaming. Marie landed in…
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative movement disorder that progresses relentlessly. It gradually impairs a person’s ability to function until they ultimately become immobile and…