When Peter Berry was first diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s at age 50, his first thoughts were that he was a burden to his family…
After being diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s at age 50, Peter Berry considered ending his life. Following the initial shock, he realized there are people…
Social isolation and depression are considered the gateway to cognitive decline by some researchers. In fact, studies suggest that loneliness increases the risk of…
Is there a connection between brain health and depression? Treating depressive symptoms early in life may not only improve your mental health, but could…
We speak to Dr. Darya Gaysina, psychologist and epidemiologist at University of Sussex, about the link between depression and cognitive decline.
Many studies have shown a link between depression and increased risk of dementia. Seniors with depression are more likely to experience memory problems, and…
Dementia and depression may be more closely linked than they appear. While scientists aren’t sure what exactly causes dementia, depression falls into a category…
There is no one reason why some people get Alzheimer’s and others do not. Most scientists point to genetics and lifestyle as the main…
Screens are everywhere in modern society. The smartphones we carry in our pockets. Our laptop computers. Televisions. Car dashboards. Even many grocery stores now…
Dementia care expert Teepa Snow is a certified occupational therapist with more than 40 years of clinical and academic experience. She regularly provides online…
Treatment with a powerful magnet is one of the newest experimental therapies being used to try to turn back the clock on Alzheimer’s disease….
Loneliness, heart disease, diabetes, and mental health conditions all put older Americans at a higher risk of developing cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease. Looking…
Editor’s note: This is a mouse study. Studies in mice rarely translate to humans. An inert and unreactive gas may not seem like an…
Whether it’s mild cognitive impairment or an advanced stage of Alzheimer’s, a diagnosis of cognitive decline is life-changing. It can also be motivating —…
From clinical trials to funding cuts: Here’s how changes at NIH are reshaping Alzheimer’s and dementia research. As of September 2024, 495 clinical trials…