As the dementia research community scrambles to find a cure—or at least a treatment—for the disease, researchers are becoming more and more certain about…
Whether it’s diet, exercise or air pollution, researchers are constantly investigating lifestyle and environmental factors that may play a role in the progression or…
A recent study conducted by the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab dug into a growing concern among sports fans: Youth football players are more vulnerable…
Air pollution has been associated with a myriad of chronic health conditions, from asthma to cancer. It’s now believed to also increase the risk…
Research into Alzheimer’s detection has looked into a variety of possibilities, from blood tests to expensive and extensive brain scanning. But some researchers have…
Being Patient spoke with Dr. Peter Snyder about his research into retinal scanning technology that may be able to identify markers of Alzheimer’s disease,…
Soybean oil — a vegetable oil made from soybean seeds — is one of the most popular types of oils consumed in the U.S.,…
A new study by Houston Methodist scientists finds that a protein linked to ovarian cancer may contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s disease. The…
In a new study, scientists have tested an experimental drug in mice that may hold promise for future Alzheimer’s treatments. The drug involves a…
Early detection of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease can help patients get the care and help they need sooner rather than later, but there is…
The well-known factors that contribute to the development of dementia include genetics, age, lifestyle and even environment. But more and more research is pointing…
Biogen has agreed to buy an experimental Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s treatment from Pfizer, the company announced Monday. In the agreed deal, Biogen will pay…
While researchers are looking into new forms of medicinal solutions to dementia, more and more attention is being paid to lifestyle-focused approaches to the…
Being Patient spoke with Kaitlin Casaletto, a neuropsychologist and assistant professor at UCSF Memory and Aging Center, about the results of her study on…
Pulling an all-nighter or getting fewer hours of sleep than normal may have more consequences than simply suffering fatigue during the work day. According…