Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, is a form of dementia caused by repeated traumatic brain injuries — it’s commonly associated with contact sports, and…
An accomplished physician and professor of psychiatry and medical anthropology at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Arthur Kleinman’s view on the profession was upended when…
Approximately 5 million older Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, a condition that appears in one’s later decades. But a rarer version of the disease, known…
It’s generally accepted that exercising your mind through reading, crossword puzzles and even learning a new language benefits your brain as you age. But…
There are countless factors that may contribute to the risk of developing dementia, from genetics to blood pressure levels. Now, it turns out that…
The science is becoming clearer and clearer: Taking care of yourself may be the best way to prevent or delay the development of Alzheimer’s…
Both Parkinson’s disease and dementia were ravaging the brain and behavior of actor Robin Williams before his death, but at the time, he didn’t…
Researchers today said that for the first time they have clinical evidence that a series of lifestyle changes and medical interventions can slow cognitive…
October 24th, 2019 My mother, Alice, has always been well-educated, well-read and tuned into the news. A few years ago, we noticed she was…
October 18th, 2019 When Linda was diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer’s about 7 years prior to her passing at age 57, it was the…
Here’s the surprising truth about brain health: there is a lot you can do. If your brain was like a bicep, you may exercise…
September 18th, 2019 I don’t remember the year, only the date. It was August 5th, and that was the day my husband, Derek, was…
Frequently napping during the day may be a sign of fatigue or growing older, but a new study suggests it may also be a…
Judy Johanson says that after her husband, Steve, discovered he gave his boss a financial report at work, only to later realize he had…
The National Institute on Aging is providing researchers with $3.5 million for a five-year study on the effectiveness of an app that will help…