Dr. Francisco Lopera was a young medical resident in Antioquia, Colombia when he encountered his first familial Alzheimer’s patient in the mid 1980s. The…
With the rise of genetic testing, many people wonder about their genetic risk for Alzheimer’s. Carrying two copies of the ApoE4 gene could increase…
We know that vascular health and brain health are linked—evidence shows that stroke doubles the chance of dementia and those who follow heart-healthy medical…
When Jamie Tyrone found out that she has two copies of the ApoE4 gene nine years ago, greatly increasing her risk of developing Alzheimer’s,…
While recent access to DNA reports like 23andMe has stoked fear amongst those who received confirmation that they carry one or two copies of…
Is there a connection between brain health and depression? Treating depressive symptoms early in life may not only improve your mental health, but could…
A new study has produced startling results: After the age of 45, almost half of women and over one-third of men will experience at…
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