The brain’s immune system is like an orchestra. Imagine the microglia are the violinists and cellists, the astrocytes are the brass section, and various…
A small, seahorse-sized area of the brain is responsible for most of our learning and memory. Called the hippocampus, this area is key…
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It’s been a big year for our little journalism organization and community platform. In 2023, our readership grew by at least 2 million people,…
Alzheimer’s disease is often thought of as a condition that only affects the elderly. But around 3.9 million people worldwide aged 30 to 64…
The concept of sending electrical waves through the brain sounds like it’s straight out of a science fiction novel. However, many scientists are investigating…
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Dementia can be isolating — for the person living with the disease, and for caregivers. It can also be generative. For a number of…
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At Being Patient, we host regular LiveTalks with experts, advocates, and people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia as a part of our mission to…
At Being Patient, we host regular LiveTalks with experts, advocates, and people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia as a part of our mission to…
Dear readers, This year has been a transformational one. But sometimes, it’s hard to notice change and growth in real time. This week, I’m…
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