5 Ways Clinical Trials Test for Alzheimer’s
By
Deborah Kan
| December 6th, 2021
Did you know that the brain is the most mysterious organ in the human body? Scientists still don’t know the majority of what there…
Must-Read: The Brain Health Benefits of Reading
By
Alma Erro
| December 3rd, 2021
Science shows that reading is one among other intellectual activities that is intricately linked with our brain health and social skills. Throughout the COVID-19…
Dementia Caregiving & the Need For Paid Family Leave
By
Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech
| November 30th, 2021
The years Rochelle Long has spent caring for her mother and aunt with Alzheimer’s have transformed her into an advocate for Paid Family Leave. …
Three Generations of Alzheimer’s, a Life Devoted to Alzheimer’s Research
By
Alejandra O'Connell-Domenech
| November 16th, 2021
This article is part of the series Diversity & Dementia, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eisai. Image: Luisa Echevarria at the MALDEF Chicago…
5 Lifestyle Changes for Better Living With Alzheimer’s
By
Alejandra O'Connell-Domenech
| November 9th, 2021
As part of an online conference hosted by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, Associate Professor of Medicine at New York University’s (NYU) Long Island…
New Research: How Alzheimer’s Progresses in the Brain
By
Georg Meisl
| November 1st, 2021
Georg Meisl, a research associate at Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge shares insight into new research that sheds light on just…
Brian Van Buren: Turning an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis into Purpose
By
Amanda Loudin
| October 29th, 2021
This article is part of the series Diversity & Dementia, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eisai. Image courtesy of Brian Van Buren. Image:…
How Does Music Affect Our Biology?
By
Alma Erro
| October 18th, 2021
Music has multifaceted effects on our brain as it can stimulate physical movement, activate various brain regions and boost our mood. When researchers first…
A Surprising Diagnosis Leads to Advocacy and Fundraising
By
Amanda Loudin
| October 15th, 2021
This article is part of the series Diversity & Dementia, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eisai. Image: Robert Reid and his wife Kimberly….
Your Phone Knows You’re Depressed—Here’s What to Do About It
By
Gina Ng
| October 6th, 2021
New wearable tech is being designed to detect depression with more than twice the accuracy of your average human psychiatrist — and prompt users…
Prevalence of Early-Onset Dementia Is On the Rise. Here’s Why Some Experts Aren’t Worried
By
Suzanne Zuppello
| October 5th, 2021
Early-onset dementia — sometimes referred to as young-onset — has long been a puzzle for doctors, scientists, and researchers alike. Initial symptoms of the…
Is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Ready for Alzheimer’s?
By
Leo Li
| October 4th, 2021
An emerging brain technology — transcranial magnetic stimulation — offers a non-invasive way to change the brain for the better, using magnets. Proponents believe…
Sharing Our Alzheimer’s Journey on TikTok
By
Alicia Barber
| September 30th, 2021
Jacquelyn Revere sheds light on the challenges faced by young dementia caregivers through her incredibly popular TikTok account @MomOfMyMom. This article is part of…
Investigational Alzheimer’s Blood Test Reports 96% Accuracy
By
Gina Ng
| September 23rd, 2021
Using the blue device (pictured) that performs the ultrasensitive proximity extension assay technology, Professor Nancy Ip Yuk-Yu and her team have developed a blood…
Are Brain Games Mostly Nonsense?
By
Walter Boot
| September 22nd, 2021
We know that brains benefit from being put to work. Increasingly, researchers are looking at gaming and brain health. Some games are designed specifically…