Researchers Reverse Aging in Rat Stem Cells
By
Deborah Kan
| August 15th, 2019
In a new study, researchers rejuvenated older brain cells so that they acted like younger cells — at least, in rats. The team of…
Frequent Daytime Napping May Be Early Warning Sign of Alzheimer’s
By
Lecia Bushak
| August 14th, 2019
Frequently napping during the day may be a sign of fatigue or growing older, but a new study suggests it may also be a…
Scientists Create Device That Can Manipulate Brain Cells Using a Smartphone
By
Deborah Kan
| August 9th, 2019
Imagine if neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s could be treated by implanting a small device into the brain that would allow doctors to manipulate neurons…
New App to Help People Detect Drugs That May Cause Dementia
By
Jacqueline Ahearn
| August 1st, 2019
The National Institute on Aging is providing researchers with $3.5 million for a five-year study on the effectiveness of an app that will help…
Do Sleep Medications Increase Dementia Risk?
By
Remmya Kaparampil
| July 24th, 2019
Between 50–70 million Americans live with a sleep disorder. While getting a bad night’s sleep has been linked to an increased dementia risk, researchers…
A Journalist’s Perspective on Living with Alzheimer’s
By
Tanner Jensen
| July 23rd, 2019
As one of ten kids, journalist Greg O’Brien became a caregiver for his parents after his mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and his father…
To Prevent Dementia, You Must Lower Your Risk Factors for Stroke
By
Being Patient
| July 22nd, 2019
If you want to reduce your risk for dementia, lower your risk factors for stroke, urges a group of experts in a manifesto published…
Walking This Many Steps a Day Can Protect Brain From Alzheimer’s, Says Study
By
Being Patient
| July 17th, 2019
How much walking does it take to keep your brain resilient against Alzheimer’s? Researchers have discovered the ideal amount of daily moderate exercise needed…
Crafting and Computer Use May Delay Memory Loss
By
Being Patient
| July 11th, 2019
Want to slow down, or possibly prevent, age-related memory loss? A new study in the journal Neurology suggests that certain daily activities may do…
Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer Increases Dementia Risk
By
Being Patient
| July 5th, 2019
People who undergo hormone therapy to treat prostate cancer are at higher risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study….
Even Single Bouts of Exercise Promote Neuron Growth and Brain Health
By
Being Patient
| July 3rd, 2019
Maybe you don’t work out often as you’d like. Perhaps you hit the gym once or twice a week, or enjoy a hike or…
At the Age of 29, Her Husband Was Diagnosed With Frontotemporal Degeneration Dementia
By
Tanner Jensen
| July 1st, 2019
When her husband first started experiencing memory problems and behavioral changes at 29 years old, the last thing Katie Brandt would have expected was…
Researchers Discover Brain Protein Clusterin Disrupts Brain Synapses in Alzheimer’s
By
Being Patient
| June 27th, 2019
Researchers now have a clearer understanding of how the Alzheimer’s gene ApoE4 disrupts brain cells, leading to cell death and dementia symptoms. A study…
Anticholinergic Medications May Increase Dementia Risk by 50%
By
Being Patient
| June 24th, 2019
Are the drugs you’re taking putting you at increased risk for dementia? A new study in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine gives good reason…
Researchers Study a Link Between Alzheimer’s Signs in Dolphins and Humans
By
Remmya Kaparampil
| June 18th, 2019
Lead researcher and neurology professor at the University of Miami Dr. Deborah Mash is studying the link between Alzheimer’s signs in dolphins and humans….