There’s no set amount of sleep you need. Everyone’s a bit different. But to have a healthy brain, one thing’s certain: You need good,…
Some people have the biological hallmarks of Alzheimer’s – proteins called amyloid and tau that gum up the brain – but have no disease…
Stressful life events, such as the death of a loved one or divorce, put a person at greater risk of developing dementia in later…
Dementia affects more than 55 million people around the world. A number of factors can increase a person’s risk of developing dementia, including high…
When a person is diagnosed with dementia or another debilitating disease or illness, family members are often the first to step up and help….
Caregiver burnout is real. For caregivers of loved ones with dementia, having a support system is crucial, especially due to the amount of stress…
Psychological trauma from extreme weather and climate events, such as wildfires, can have long-term impacts on survivors’ brains and cognitive functioning, especially how they…
Family members who care for a loved one with dementia often experience chronic stress, anxiety and depression. Psychological research into mindfulness remains a fairly…
Mindfulness is a practice of being in the present moment. It is deeply rooted in ancient tradition, but in recent years, scientists have been…
In “The Ethicist,” writer Chuck Klosterman’s weekly column for The New York Times, a question was submitted about the use of black floor mats…
Megan, a 36-year-old special education teacher in Pennsylvania, felt honored to care for two of her grandparents who were living with Alzheimer’s. But over…
New animal studies hint that non-hallucinogenic psychedelics could help reduce the toll of stress on the brain. Researchers at the University of California Santa…
Caregivers are often overburdened, balancing work and raising a family while caring for a loved one with dementia. Amid the daily stresses of juggling…
Caregivers: If you’re constantly worrying or feeling anxious, overwhelmed or moody, if you have difficulty concentrating, if you’re depressed or agitated, if your self…
The idea that anxiety somehow foreshadows Alzheimer’s is not new: We have seen it in, for example, 2018 findings that increased anxiety corresponded with…