Neurologist Marwan Sabbagh, director of the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, discusses the challenges and breakthroughs in diagnosing Alzheimer’s. How Does…
As part of our BrainTalk series, Being Patient spoke with Dr. Claudia Kawas, co-lead investigator of the 90+ Study, about the complex pathothologies of…
As part of our BrainTalk series, Being Patient spoke with Jack Price, professor of developmental neurobiology at King’s College London, about how stem cell…
While some scientists are focused on targeting beta-amyloid plaques to treat Alzheimer’s, others are honing in on another hallmark of the disease — pathological…
In a new field of research, scientists are studying whether microorganisms in the gut may influence brain health and Alzheimer’s. Researchers have found that…
People with Down syndrome are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease than the general population. Scientists believe that studying Down syndrome may offer vital…
Alzheimer’s main hallmarks — beta-amyloid plaques and tau tangles — have long been the focus of the quest to come up with an Alzheimer’s…
A dementia diagnosis may upend life plans for both the person with the diagnosis and their family. Dr. Erin Zahradnik, who provides palliative care…
According to neuroscientist Dr. Majid Fotuhi, age-related cognitive decline is as normal as loss of muscle mass. But just like regular exercise can keep…
While most Alzheimer’s detection and prevention research is focused on the aggregation of tau tangles and amyloid beta proteins in the brain, some novel…
As research into COVID-19 continues, mounting evidence suggests that the disease may cause significant brain damage in some recovered patients. Some researchers have focused…
With aging comes concern about developing Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, and every lapse in memory or attention can feel like the…
Being Patient spoke with Dr. Jason Karlawish, a professor of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, about how caregiver’s should prepare for the potential…
As COVID-19 continues to spread and many people make plans to protect themselves and their loved ones, it’s also important to consider mental health…
Being Patient spoke with neurologist Dr. Steven Sabat about how quarantine life can lead to increased feelings of depression and anxiety for both caretakers…