Nikki Schultek, founder of the global medical research consortium Intracell Research Group, takes a close look at how the COVID-19 pandemic may prompt a…
University of Montreal neuropsychology PhD student Émilie Delage, University of Quebec at Montreal professor of psychology and neuropsychology Isabelle Rouleau and University of Montreal…
This article is part of the series Diversity & Dementia, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eisai. IMAGE: Sherita Jenkins and her mother Bettye,…
Bryan Johnson, CEO of neuroscience start-up Kernel, wants to put a ‘helmet in every household.’ Could Kernel’s wearable, sensor-loaded brain monitoring device be the…
Caregiving expert Teepa Snow knows from experience: There isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to guide caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s or related dementias. In her…
This article is part of the series Diversity & Dementia, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eisai. Image: Kamaria Moore-Hollis (left) and her mother…
In a new mice study, researchers showed that beta-amyloid — the toxic protein linked to Alzheimer’s — can gum up the olfactory system and…
New animal studies hint that non-hallucinogenic psychedelics could help reduce the toll of stress on the brain. Researchers at the University of California Santa…
From the nature of Alzheimer’s to the solutions available for controlling it, here are five common misconceptions to dispel. Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading…
Early research shows that consistent use of saunas or hot tubs may offer similar health benefits to traditional aerobic exercise — including lowering a…
Dementia-friendly communities, or age-friendly cities, are defined by the World Health Organization as places where healthcare, socializing and security are adapted to those in…
Lack of diversity in clinical trials for Alzheimer’s and other diseases is hurting research, experts say. New data offers some solutions. New research presented…
This article is part of the series Diversity & Dementia, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eisai. Sheri Yarbrough sat across from her parents…
Two first-of-their-kind studies presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference show transgender and nonbinary adults are more likely show early possible signs of dementia….
Scientists predict that access to education will reduce one’s risk of dementia, while other lifestyle factors, like smoking and diet, will contribute to the…