There’s no set amount of sleep you need. Everyone’s a bit different. But to have a healthy brain, one thing’s certain: You need good,…
When Being Patient founder Deborah Kan’s mother began hoarding blueberry baskets and other miscellaneous items, Kan was taken aback by this new behavior. Kan’s…
With scientists studying if new semaglutide weight loss drugs could potentially treat dementia, many have questions about the potential impact of Ozempic and Wegovy…
Members of the Being Patient community are increasingly curious to learn their genetic status as it relates to Alzheimer’s risk. A story I was…
The genetic risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease is more strongly influenced by the mother’s side than the father’s side, a recent study has discovered….
Some early studies suggested a class of diabetes drugs called GLP-1 agonists, which have been proven to also help people lose weight and reduce…
Scientists in America have developed a nasal spray that can remove proteins in the brain associated with Alzheimer’s disease – at least, in mice….
Tapping into creativity can feel out of reach for people that are navigating living with Alzheimer’s. We spoke to a neuroscientist, a former academic,…
Corliss Wallingford was inspired to start a therapeutic horse riding center in her home state of Virginia after her daughter, who is non verbal,…
During the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Philadelphia last week, researchers and drug companies presented data on a range of different Alzheimer’s drugs. Amidst…
Some people seem to be more resilient to developing Alzheimer’s diseases, despite having the biological hallmarks of the devastating disease. For obvious reasons, scientists…
Imagine a future where the smell of menthol could alleviate some of the worst symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. This might sound like science fiction,…
In the past year, the FDA approved two landmark new Alzheimer’s drugs: monoclonal antibodies designed to attack the disease’s underlying pathology, as opposed to…
C. Everett Koop, the avuncular doctor with a fluffy white beard who served as the U.S. surgeon general during the Reagan administration, was famous…
Have you ever thought about donating your brain to science? Don’t worry — I mean after you die. Perhaps you’ve heard about donating your…