We’ve all experienced that moment mid-sentence when we just can’t find the word we want to use, even though we’re certain we know it….
Alzheimer’s is a condition affecting more than 30 million people worldwide. It causes problems with language, memory, and cognition. While scientists aren’t 100 percent…
Fish oil, which contains omega-3 fatty acids, is promoted for a number of health benefits – from boosting our heart health, protecting our brain…
Alzheimer’s disease is responsible for 60 to 80 percent of all cases of dementia, and to date, most dementia research and treatments have focused…
In Tokyo, a restaurant aims to change stereotypes and raise awareness about dementia by hiring servers with the condition. Known as the Restaurant of…
I was recently invited to organize and moderate panels for pharmaceutical and biotech companies Eisai and Prothena. I eagerly accepted these invitations because I’ve…
Dementia is often thought of as a memory problem, like when an older adult asks the same questions or misplaces things. In reality, individuals…
The world population is aging. According to the latest UN reports, two thirds of people live in countries with below-replacement fertility rates. Meanwhile, around…
A brain stimulation technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is sparking the attention of neurologists around the globe. In the U.S., it’s already FDA…
This article is part of the series Diversity & Dementia, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eisai. Despite being underrepresented in clinical trials, Latinos…
A big part of Being Patient’s mission is to equip our community with the best possible information to navigate Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias,…
The science behind Alzheimer’s is constantly developing, but its cause remains elusive and the disease is frequently misdiagnosed. A 2017 study at a hospital…
There are a few new drugs out there that can actually slow down Alzheimer’s disease. But, by the time around half of Americans get…
Getting an accurate diagnosis for a neurodegenerative disease like Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia early in the journey can make a huge difference…
Inside every cell in the body, smaller structures called mitochondria turn sugary fuel into energy. Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) is the universal energy currency…