What factors affect our brain health? What can we do to protect our brains from premature aging, cognitive decline, and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia? Scientists, doctors, patients, and caregivers share insights here about brain health.
This week Being Patient did an extensive series of reports on blood tests for Alzheimer’s, because beyond the headlines, there are a lot of…
It’s Saturday morning. You are barely awake, with a cup of coffee in your hand, and your gaze wanders to the window. It’s raining….
As we power ahead into a new year, we’re making all kinds of promises to ourselves. These science-backed resolutions can help make you healthier,…
Turmeric has been used by humans for more than 4,000 years. As well as cooking and cosmetics, it’s been a staple of the traditional…
Feeling fuzzy lately — fuzzier than usual? Some people experience subtle downturns in memory, thinking, and cognition related to age — or to a…
People in the oldest stage of life who regularly engage in aerobic activities and strength training exercises perform better on cognitive tests than those…
Fish oil, which contains omega-3 fatty acids, is promoted for a number of health benefits – from boosting our heart health, protecting our brain…
There are a number of different ways that COVID-19 can leave its mark on the brain. Some are life-threatening — from severe brain-swelling to…
More than one in four adults over the age of 65 develops diabetes. This condition damages the pancreas, making it hard for the body…
Americans and others around the world have turned increasingly to dietary supplements in order to maintain or preserve their brain health — from turmeric…
Diet-related chronic diseases have reached a critical juncture in the U.S. Nearly half the population has prediabetes or diabetes. Over 40 percent are overweight…
Don’t we all want to do what we can to reduce the impact of age-related decline on our memory? A new study suggests a…
As the world population has grown older, Alzheimer’s disease has become increasingly common. Alzheimer’s disease is the most prevalent form of dementia. Dementia is…
Sleep plays an important role in keeping the brain healthy, which is why, while there is no single, magic number of hours per sleep…
Research shows that getting enough healthy sleep can reduce the risk of dementia. It cleans contaminants from the brain, and in fact, it’s so…