Alzheimer’s research is being published everyday around the world. Engaging headlines can draw readers in, but some of the articles we read are based…
Despite years of experience in the medical field, Dr. Sandeep Jauhar found himself having to learn new tactics and practice empathetic caregiving, a process…
When neurologists first studied the brains of people with Alzheimer’s, more than 100 years ago, they spotted two abnormal clumps of proteins — beta-amyloid…
As the vast majority of Alzheimer’s drugs fail in clinical trials, some researchers and companies are turning to non-invasive neurotechnology as an alternative approach…
The way we should talk about dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases — the terminology we use — can be confusing. We might find ourselves…
Dementia is a term used to describe a set of symptoms: memory loss and other cognitive issues. The most common disease that causes these…
If your parents have Alzheimer’s or you’ve found yourself caring for someone with the disease, you might be thinking about how to plan for…
One day, when Deb Jobe looked inside her closet, she noticed a giant black hole that wasn’t there before. When she called over her…
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…
Scientists have developed more tools than ever to probe Alzheimer’s — from blood tests, to AI-powered cognitive assessments, and brain scans — which have…
Now, there is a bill of rights for people living with Alzheimer’s disease. It was drafted by the patient-founded nonprofit organization Voices of Alzheimer’s. …
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 leading contenders in the 2024 presidential election are two of the three oldest people ever to serve as president. President Joe Biden is…
“How can I prevent Alzheimer’s?” There is no surefire way to cure or altogether avoid Alzheimer’s disease, but research shows you can take certain…
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…