The Brain That Defied Alzheimer’s
By
Simon Spichak, MSc
| September 19th, 2022
Her brain had all the signs of Alzheimer’s. She never got it. What can she teach us? Scientists examine the curious case of a…
Considering Genetic Testing for Alzheimer’s? 3 Things You Need to Know
By
Nicholas Chan
| January 21st, 2021
As part of our LiveTalk series, Being Patient spoke with Jessica Langbaum, co-director of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Initiative at the Banner Alzheimer’s Institute about…
Viruses, Bacteria Change Our Brains. What Could That Say About Alzheimer’s?
By
Nicholas Chan
| June 24th, 2020
Some brain health researchers are taking a closer look at how viruses and bacteria affect the brain, and rethinking the villainous role of Alzheimer’s…
ApoE4 Damages Protective Barrier of the Brain
By
Nicholas Chan
| June 10th, 2020
Researchers are making headway in explaining why people who carry the ApoE4 genetic variant, the largest genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s, are more likely…
Research Provides More Clues into APOE Gene’s Protective Factors
By
Phil Gutis
| November 13th, 2019
Alzheimer’s is a complex disease, one that scientists believe is caused by a combination of genetic, lifestyle and environmental factors that can impact our…