This Soy-Scarfing Gut Bug Could Boost Brain Health
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Nathan Nuzum
| March 29th, 2024
There’s a great deal of interest from scientists and the public alike in how we can keep our minds sharp and our brains healthy…
Sonde Health’s David Liu: What Can Your Voice Reveal About Your Health?
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Katy Koop
| March 22nd, 2024
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…
There’s a New Bill of Rights for People With Alzheimer’s
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Lauren Fetten
| March 14th, 2024
Now, there is a bill of rights for people living with Alzheimer’s disease. It was drafted by the patient-founded nonprofit organization Voices of Alzheimer’s. …
5 Science-backed Ways to Manage Menopause Brain Fog
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Suzanne Zuppello
| March 11th, 2024
The signs of menopause can be subtle, and easy to attribute to other causes. That hazy, discombobulated feeling — the forgetfulness, the trouble staying…
How Biden’s and Trump’s Aging Brains Factor Into the 2024 Race
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Jeff Inglis
| March 8th, 2024
The leading contenders in the 2024 presidential election are two of the three oldest people ever to serve as president. President Joe Biden is…
Alzheimer’s May Be Preventable: Neurologists Say These 4 Things Matter Most
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Simon Spichak and Alexandra Marvar
| March 5th, 2024
“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…
Rebecca Chopp: How to Accept Alzheimer’s Without Losing Yourself
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Katy Koop
| February 29th, 2024
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…
An Army Vet’s 23&Me Test Inspired Him to Join a Clinical Trial. There, He Learned He Had Early Signs of Alzheimer’s
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Katy Koop
| February 21st, 2024
Biogen and Eisai’s monoclonal antibody drugs for Alzheimer’s — Aduhelm (now off the market) and Leqembi (fully approved by the FDA in 2023) —…
Hungry for Better Brain Health? A Neurobiologist Says Steer Clear of These Foods
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Sara N. Burke, University of Florida
| February 20th, 2024
Scientists have known for years that unhealthy diets – particularly those that are high in fat and sugar – may cause detrimental changes to…
Bill Sasse: An Insider’s Account of the Alzheimer’s Solanezumab Drug Trial
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Katy Koop
| January 30th, 2024
The process of finding new treatments for Alzheimer’s disease is one of trial and error — and every “failed” trial generates invaluable new data…
Study: In Calculating Dementia Risk, It’s ‘Biological Age,’ Not Actual Age, That Counts
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Jonathan Ka Long Mak, Sara Hägg
| January 29th, 2024
As we journey through life, the risk of developing chronic diseases, including cancer, heart disease and neurological disorders, increases significantly. However, while we all…
Interactive Guides: New Learning Materials for Your Journey
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Deborah Kan
| January 26th, 2024
Although Being Patient is based in the U.S., our reporting — and the people contributing to the platform — know no borders! This week,…
What Is the Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer’s?
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Simon Spichak, MSc
| January 18th, 2024
While many people use Alzheimer’s and dementia interchangeably, these don’t mean the same thing. What exactly is the difference? Dementia is a word used…
Scientists Explain: Why Hippocampal Volume Can Be an Alzheimer’s Early Sign
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Eleftheria Kodosaki
| January 10th, 2024
A small, seahorse-sized area of the brain is responsible for most of our learning and memory. Called the hippocampus, this area is key…
5 Ways to Live Longer, According to an Epidemiologist
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Hassan Vally, Deakin University
| January 9th, 2024
At this time of year many of us resolve to prioritise our health. So it is no surprise there’s a roaring trade of products…