Steph Jagger: Dementia, Daughterhood, ‘Everything Left to Remember’
It’s tough letting go of life as we know it. Reconciling with the fact that Alzheimer’s takes away our loved ones’ memories, their ability…
It’s tough letting go of life as we know it. Reconciling with the fact that Alzheimer’s takes away our loved ones’ memories, their ability…
The term “childhood Alzheimer’s” suggests that it is a form of Alzheimer’s disease that specifically occurs in children. It turns out, this is a…
Like any family affected by dementia, there were times of hardship for Dennis Dulniak and his late wife Nancy Dulniak, who passed away last…
As science continues to uncover the wonders of music for the mind and body, music therapy is increasingly recognized by the medical community as…
If you scrape your knee or break a bone, new cells repair the damage before you even know it. Other organs in the body…
Imagine the brain as a sprawling art exhibit: Several large marble and clay statues are visible as far as the eye can see —…
Keith Moreland shares insights on adapting to a new life after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in his late 50s. Keith Moreland was only 57…
Could the bacteria that causes gum disease also trigger Alzheimer’s? A drug candidate targeting this bacteria recently failed its early trials, but some experts…
UPDATE: 3 March 2024, 8:39 P.M. ET. In February 2024, Biogen took Aduhelm off the market, citing financial concerns. Although the drug did receive…
There are trillions of bacteria and other microbes residing in our gut. And they’re not just freeloading; they help train the immune system and also…
The lack of effective treatments for Alzheimer’s have spurred scientists to rethink the dominant approach to tackling the disease: the amyloid hypothesis. This hypothesis…
UPDATE: 3 March 2024, 8:27 P.M. ET. In February 2024, Biogen took Aduhelm off the market, citing financial concerns. Although the drug did receive…
Glucose is one of the brain’s main sources of fuel, providing energy for our body’s cells. But the brain’s ability to metabolize glucose becomes…
Diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s at 63 years old, Doreen Monks shares her insights on paving a new path in her life. Doreen Monks never…
Plagued by dementia symptoms for years, Michael Ellenbogen discusses the ongoing ambiguity surrounding his Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Michael Ellenbogen was reaching the height of his…