In just a single year of studying a rare genetic mutation in a single family in the Arctic reaches of remote northern Sweden, a…
From the crispy crunch of fresh veggies to the creamy indulgence of decadent desserts, we all have different food preferences. Our palates develop uniquely,…
It’s long been said that the eyes are the windows to the soul, but more and more research supports findings that the eyes are…
No one can tell for certain if you’ll develop Alzheimer’s disease 10, 20 or 30 years from now — but you can certainly lower…
Getting an accurate Alzheimer’s diagnosis can take years — and several visits to the doctor. After taking a medical history, neurological exam, and blood tests…
Have you made that free flu shot appointment at your local pharmacy yet? The data shows that people who skip their flu shot had…
More than one billion adults worldwide have high blood pressure, but since it doesn’t often cause symptoms, half of them don’t even know they…
Maybe you’ve heard of amyloid plaques, which build up in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s. But there’s another protein biomarker in the mix:…
In February, Biogen announced it was pulling Aduhelm off the market. The company will continue supplying the drug until November but stopped providing it…
There’s no set amount of sleep you need. Everyone’s a bit different. But to have a healthy brain, one thing’s certain: You need good,…
More than one in ten people who catch COVID don’t fully recover — developing a chronic condition called long COVID which causes a variety…
When Being Patient founder Deborah Kan’s mother began hoarding blueberry baskets and other miscellaneous items, Kan was taken aback by this new behavior. Kan’s…
A new definition of Alzheimer’s has been published — and it’s drawing a lot of criticism. According to this set of new diagnostic criteria…
Members of the Being Patient community are increasingly curious to learn their genetic status as it relates to Alzheimer’s risk. A story I was…
The genetic risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease is more strongly influenced by the mother’s side than the father’s side, a recent study has discovered….