Two thirds of people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s are women. Research shows that the Alzheimer’s biomarker tau protein accumulates differently and more quickly in women’s…
Every cell in the body has a circadian rhythm. This rhythm follows a near 24-hour cycle that is synchronised to day and night. These…
Dementia is a term used to describe a set of symptoms: memory loss and other cognitive issues. The most common disease that causes these…
Brain health researchers are exploring new ways to leverage cutting-edge technology in the diagnosis of diseases like Alzheimer’s. One emerging field of study is…
About 89 million Americans use smartwatches and other fitness trackers to measure their fitness levels, sleep, and weight. Soon, there will be apps that…
The signs of menopause can be subtle, and easy to attribute to other causes. That hazy, discombobulated feeling — the forgetfulness, the trouble staying…
A growing number of women are turning to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to alleviate distressing symptoms of the menopause – including hot flushes, bladder…
Heard of probiotics? They’re those pills — often found in a refrigerated section of the vitamins aisle at your local pharmacy or natural grocer…
“How can I prevent Alzheimer’s?” There is no surefire way to cure or altogether avoid Alzheimer’s disease, but research shows you can take certain…
Before her diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment and early-stage Alzheimer’s in 2019, Rebecca Chopp was a widely published author, editor, and academic, serving as…
Fasting diets: They’re all the rage. Across the internet and at bookstore after bookstore, you can find experts promising that a diet that involves…
Alzheimer’s disease affects one in 10 people over the age of 65 and one in three over the age of 85, and its global…
An Alzheimer’s blood biomarker test can’t actually determine whether or not a person has Alzheimer’s disease — but it can help signal to doctors…
Familiar scents and odors spark powerful memories for just about anyone. Getting a whiff of freshly baked goods may bring someone back to their…
A small, seahorse-sized area of the brain is responsible for most of our learning and memory. Called the hippocampus, this area is key…