Longevity Diet: Foods That Protect Heart and Brain Health, According to Scientists
Perhaps the word “polyphenol” means little to you, but they certainly mean a lot to your health. Polyphenols are a family of chemical compounds…
Perhaps the word “polyphenol” means little to you, but they certainly mean a lot to your health. Polyphenols are a family of chemical compounds…
In Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Harrison Ford’s character, Han Solo, is captured by enemies and immobilized inside a fictional metal alloy called…
As the proportion of older people in the population around the world increases, the prevalence of dementia will increase in turn. By 2030, it…
Around 2000 BC, records written by Ancient Egyptians documented that some people developed problems with their memory in older age. Around 1,500 years later,…
According to data compiled by the World Health Organization, the number of people living with dementia is expected to increase to 139 million in…
Roughly a quarter of all Americans over the age of 40 in the U.S. take statin drugs — which lower levels of cholesterol —…
This article was made possible through sponsorship by Alzheon. Being Patient’s editorial team produced the interview with no review/approval process by the sponsor. Alzheimer’s…
Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating form of dementia, affecting millions of people worldwide, but despite decades of research, the disease’s exact cause — or…
This article is part of the series Diversity & Dementia, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eisai. Engaging in creative expression like painting, music,…
At the 16th Annual Clinical Trials in Alzheimer’s Disease (CTAD) this week, T3D Therapeutics shared early data on an experimental Alzheimer’s pill they’re calling…
For people living with dementia and their caregivers, the term Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) may be familiar. Often the first diagnosis many patients receive,…
Wellness and nutrition experts Lauren Ball, and Emily Burch point out, there is a lot of health buzz around the term “inflammation” right now….
Inside every cell in the body, smaller structures called mitochondria turn sugary fuel into energy. Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) is the universal energy currency…
Is dementia preventable? Research shows that yes, sometimes, it is. Scientists project that the number of people living with dementia, a neurodegenerative syndrome which…
Is the fountain of youth really filled with Red Bull? Yes, according to some news headlines. “Common energy drink ingredient taurine ‘may slow aging…