Unlike many other parts of the body, the brain changes over time, reorganizing its connections in response to our experiences. When we engage in…
Canine cognitive dysfunction looks a lot like Alzheimer’s and dementia in humans. Could a disease-modifying intervention that seems effective our furry companions also work for…
Until a few decades ago, most scientific research and clinical drug trials were done in men. That means that, even though certain differences between…
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…
This article is part of the series Diversity & Dementia, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eisai. Henrietta Lacks. The Tuskegee Experiment. When…
At least one in four people with Alzheimer’s experience apathy. Despite its prevalence, existing drugs for Alzheimer’s cognitive symptoms don’t address this symptom. But…
Socioeconomic status is a well-recognized determinant of health. Financial security opens doors to education, healthy foods and high-quality natural ingredients, and other health-related lifestyle…
Research presented at AAIC found that people whose diets are full of junk food developed cognitive decline faster than those with healthier eating habits….
At AAIC, scientists from around the world shared new findings on COVID-19 risk factors for cognitive impairment, as well as factors could help protect…
The media is reporting that recent fraud allegations undermine the leading theory about the cause of Alzheimer’s. But some of the field’s most established…
The earlier someone receives an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, the more time they have to plan with their family and doctors. It means that the person…
About one in 20 Americans have levels of vitamin D that would qualify them as deficient. A deficiency of vitamin D has been linked…
Dozens of drugs designed to target and clear beta-amyloid plaques in the brain have failed to prevent or halt the progression of Alzheimer’s disease….
This article is part of the series Diversity & Dementia, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eisai. Scientist and advocate Kao Lee Yang…
Experts say the best way to be a good caregiver to a loved one is to take good care of yourself. Here are four…