Science shows that reading is one among other intellectual activities that is intricately linked with our brain health and social skills. Throughout the COVID-19…
In our LiveTalk series, Being Patient spoke with Anitra Mostacero about her diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer’s at the age of 42, her faith, her sense…
Dementia care expert Teepa Snow shares guidance for making the holiday season more dementia-inclusive. For many families, the holidays mean mistletoe and holly, gift-giving,…
A recent study shows that people with a stronger sense of purpose seem to recall their memories with more vivid details compared to those…
Dr. Allison Reiss of New York University offers guidance on the lifestyle changes that can boost help quality of life for people living with…
While recent work suggests personality traits may be associated with hallmarks of Alzheimer’s pathology, it does not show cause-and-effect or associate these hallmarks with…
When Catherine Elizabeth Popp received an early-onset Alzheimer’s diagnosis, she and her partner Anthony Copeland-Parker were not about to let it stop them from…
Music has multifaceted effects on our brain as it can stimulate physical movement, activate various brain regions and boost our mood. When researchers first…
An experimental, quick, low-cost Alzheimer’s diagnostic is designed to measure the brain’s responses to flashing images on a screen. Physicians are in a race…
New research shows that people who have someone they can count on as a good listener have more resilient brains than people who go…
Swimming gives your brain a boost – but scientists don’t know yet why it’s better than other aerobic activities. Seena Mathew, assistant professor of biology…
Bad news arrived recently for the constantly caffeinated: Researchers recently found evidence that drinking more than six cups of coffee a day could shrink…
Image courtesy of the Tsimane Health and Life History Project Team via the University of Southern California’s news release New research suggests that the…
From the nature of Alzheimer’s to the solutions available for controlling it, here are five common misconceptions to dispel. Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading…
As cities and villages look for ways to be more accessible and navigable for older adults and people living with dementia, experts heed caution…