Aromatherapy Vs. Scent-Based Therapy for Dementia
Familiar scents and odors spark powerful memories for just about anyone. Getting a whiff of freshly baked goods may bring someone back to their…
Familiar scents and odors spark powerful memories for just about anyone. Getting a whiff of freshly baked goods may bring someone back to their…
In order to slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, it needs to be diagnosed early — so early that symptoms may hardly even…
As people age, the wear and tear on their blood vessels caused by high blood pressure, cholesterol, or other cardiovascular risk factors, damages the…
What were the biggest breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s and dementia in 2023? Watch the video or read a transcript below. 1. The FDA grants full…
The brain’s immune system is like an orchestra. Imagine the microglia are the violinists and cellists, the astrocytes are the brass section, and various…
A small, seahorse-sized area of the brain is responsible for most of our learning and memory. Called the hippocampus, this area is key…
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It’s been a big year for our little journalism organization and community platform. In 2023, our readership grew by at least 2 million people,…
Dementia can be tough for young family members to get their heads around. Here are some strategies for explaining a dementia diagnosis to kids. …
Alzheimer’s disease is often thought of as a condition that only affects the elderly. But around 3.9 million people worldwide aged 30 to 64…
The concept of sending electrical waves through the brain sounds like it’s straight out of a science fiction novel. However, many scientists are investigating…
It’s Saturday morning. You are barely awake, with a cup of coffee in your hand, and your gaze wanders to the window. It’s raining….
Dementia can be isolating — for the person living with the disease, and for caregivers. It can also be generative. For a number of…
As we power ahead into a new year, we’re making all kinds of promises to ourselves. These science-backed resolutions can help make you healthier,…
As 2023 comes to a close, we’re looking back on the stories you read and spent the most time with. From science-backed deep dives…