Nailing down a dementia diagnosis is difficult. First, the person with the suspected disease needs to ask their doctor about cognitive testing—easier said than…
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New research shows that a weekly exercise routine may hinder the onset of Alzheimer’s symptoms. Participating in 150 minutes of exercise a week—just 2.5…
As Hurricane Florence barreled toward her coastal community, Patty Younts grappled with a question: Where should a person with dementia go? Her husband, Howard,…
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Researcher Dr. Bruce Lamb shares his insights on the connection between traumatic brain injury, cognitive functioning and dementia. A concussion may cause headaches, fatigue and…
For scientists searching to find a cure for Alzheimer’s, clinical trials are essential. Testing the drugs that have been decades in the making is…
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There might be a lot of unknowns when it comes to Alzheimer’s—why it forms, or why certain people get it—but most scientists agree that…