The pandemic left many college students with more time on their hands and fewer job opportunities. As another impact of the pandemic has been…
Many non-genetic factors affect our cognitive health and our risk of developing dementia later in our lives, from childhood education to healthy sleep, to…
A prima ballerina with Alzheimer’s disease remembers Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake;” details of her past as a dancer remain a mystery. The ability of music…
A nationwide September study revealed that many Americans lack the understanding of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, even though Alzheimer’s is one of the leading causes…
In a surprising turn of events, the Advisory Committee of experts on Biogen’s experimental Alzheimer’s drug aducanumab recommended against FDA approval of the drug…
UPDATE: 3 March 2024, 8:19 P.M. ET. In February 2024, Biogen took Aduhelm off the market, citing financial concerns. Although the drug did receive…
A new review of 44 years worth of data from Sweden found that women with more years of fertility had two thirds higher risk…
Today, the public gets a preview of FDA staff recommendations and drugmaker presentations in advance of this Friday’s advisory committee meeting to discuss Biogen’s…
Simulations and experiments show how infrared laser irradiation could destroy the harmful protein clumps and tangles that indicate Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s is one of the…
While researchers have long known that exercise — including walking — can boost mental health, a new study shows that older adults who stay attuned…
Alzheimer’s disease disproportionately affects people of color. So, why is the research so white? “This labor cannot just be on the backs of Black,…
Being Patient helps to create clarity around Alzheimer’s, dementia and related complex brain health issues by connecting our community of readers directly with trusted…
While some scientists are focused on targeting beta-amyloid plaques to treat Alzheimer’s, others are honing in on another hallmark of the disease — pathological…
The cognitive health of adults aged 50 or older has traditionally improved from one generation to another. American Baby Boomers mark the first reversal…
At the National Alzheimer’s Summit, experts stressed that it is possible for people to reduce their risk of developing dementia by making certain lifestyle…