Research shows two of every five cases of Alzheimer’s and related dementias are preventable. According to credible, peer-reviewed scientific studies, here are the 8…
The COVID pandemic has introduced many scientific and medical terms into our everyday language. Many of us are now fluent in conversations about viral…
A study found that closely following the MIND diet for brain health appeared to cut peoples’ Alzheimer’s risk in half. The diet’s creator discusses…
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for estrogen — the use of pills, topical gels, and other applications to supplement estrogen production — is used to treat…
Experts emphasize that living a healthy lifestyle can help boost brain health and reduce chances of developing dementia. Diet is one among several key…
Thirty years ago, dementia was a condition less understood than it is now and assumed to be a normal part of aging. A condition…
A new study predicts dementia cases will rise three-fold. Developing countries are expected to be the hardest hit. Eastern sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa and…
Image: A volunteer wearing the Fastball electroencephalography cap. Courtesy, University of Bath. Our visual memory system has a phenomenally large capacity. Flick through the…
Despite the absence of disease-modifying treatments, the dementia rate in developed Western countries has actually declined in recent years. In fact, one study showed…
From the nature of Alzheimer’s to the solutions available for controlling it, here are five common misconceptions to dispel. Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading…
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on all of us, but for people living with dementia and their families, the public health crisis…
Two first-of-their-kind studies presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference show transgender and nonbinary adults are more likely show early possible signs of dementia….
Lifestyle changes can lower our dementia risk. Dr. Eric Larson, senior investigator at Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute, dives into the science to…
As part of our LiveTalk series, Being Patient spoke with Dr. Jason Karlawish about the early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and why it’s important for…
Less than a year after Seth Rogen and his now wife, Lauren Miller Rogen started dating, Lauren’s mother was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s. Since…