Think Fast: Mental Speed Doesn’t Decline Until 60
New research shows that rapid decision-making doesn’t slow down as we age in adulthood until we’re 60. Instead, we become more cautious — a…
New research shows that rapid decision-making doesn’t slow down as we age in adulthood until we’re 60. Instead, we become more cautious — a…
Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics postdoctoral research fellow Daphne Martschenko takes a close look at IQ tests — their history, their validity and their…
Experts share insights on gender differences in nursing home residents’ experiences, and strategies for choosing a quality facility that suits the needs of an…
The likelihood of an aging American dying of an opioid overdose is 10 times higher than it was in 1999, a new study shows….
Robert Jacobs, professor of brain and cognitive sciences at the University of Rochester, takes a closer look at why memory slips can actually be…
Eyes are on a water retention drug called bumetanide after a recent study showed it was correlated with a lower risk of Alzheimer’s in…
An emerging brain technology — transcranial magnetic stimulation — offers a non-invasive way to change the brain for the better, using magnets. Proponents believe…
Nikki Schultek, founder of the global medical research consortium Intracell Research Group, takes a close look at how the COVID-19 pandemic may prompt a…
Two first-of-their-kind studies presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference show transgender and nonbinary adults are more likely show early possible signs of dementia….
In light of last week’s long-awaited FDA decision on experimental Alzheimer’s treatment aducanumab, a panel of clinical trials experts looks at why Alzheimer’s drug…
Geri Taylor, a participant in the aducanumab (Aduhelm) clinical trial, and her husband Jim share insights about taking part in the research. During her…
Pharmaceutical companies are making plans to leverage the emerging technology of quantum computing in hopes of accelerating the search for the next Alzheimer’s treatment….
The ocean deep holds untapped potential when it comes to new therapies that could treat diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s. But climate change and…
Scientists have been studying the impacts of THC, a chemical in marijuana, on Alzheimer’s symptoms; now, a new mouse study looks at marijuana’s other…
This article was produced by Being Patient in partnership with Charter Research. More information on Alzheimer’s clinical trials can be found on the Charter Research…