Walk 10,000 steps a day, cut back alcohol, get better sleep at night, stay socially active — we’re told that changes like these can…
While many genes can affect your risk of developing Alzheimer’s, most have a very small effect. The most common gene linked to late-onset Alzheimer’s…
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…
A recent study of US veterans found that 10% of those diagnosed with dementia actually had a liver condition called hepatic encephalopathy — a…
When Rev. Dr. Cynthia Huling Hummel was first diagnosed with amnestic cognitive impairment (aMCI) and had to leave her role as a pastor in…
From the very early days of the pandemic, brain fog emerged as a significant health condition that many experience after COVID-19. Brain fog is…
People living with Alzheimer’s disease also live with a higher risk of seizures. And that can make things complicated for doctors: Seizures are sometimes…
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…
In the last three years, amyloid plaque-busting drugs Aduhelm (now discontinued) and Leqembi have been approved by the FDA for treating patients in the…
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…
The leading contenders in the 2024 presidential election are two of the three oldest people ever to serve as president. President Joe Biden is…
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…
Dementia doesn’t just affect the brain of a patient. As clinical psychologist, educator, and author Dasha Kiper explores in her new book, the disease…