Dr. Susan White and her genetics team treated two triplets from a family who had an undiagnosed neurodegenerative disorder in 2014. After one year…
Aspirin is ineffective in reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s, according to a new study. While aspirin is one of the most widely used treatments…
In a new study out of Sweden, researchers found that both heart disease and exposure to air pollution significantly increased the risk for developing…
As the number of people testing positive for COVID-19, or coronavirus, in the United States is rising, people with dementia and their loved ones…
Being Patient spoke with Jim Butler, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s four years ago, about his efforts to “disarm” his diagnosis by rewiring his…
Nursing homes and assisted-living facilities, many of which serve people with Alzheimer’s or dementia, are at high risk of being hotspots for COVID-19 outbreaks….
The response was disappointing but not particularly surprising. Earlier in the day, I had sent a quick email to check in with the staff…
Being Patient spoke with dementia care expert Teepa Snow on the risks people with dementia face when it comes to COVID-19, what caregivers should…
Trish Laub was a caregiver to her father with Alzheimer’s and author of The Comfort in their Journey book series. Here, shares guidance on…
Scientists have discovered that the cells linked to Alzheimer’s disease are far more diverse than previously thought. In a new study, researchers examined what’s…
For some, an Alzheimer’s diagnosis can feel like the end of life; for others, it’s a chance to begin a new one. Following his…
The biology of sleep has long been a mystery. Exactly how brain and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s might be biologically connected to sleeping disorders…
Inflammation in the brain is linked to a wider range of dementia than researchers had previously thought, according to a new study. The latest…
Taking a combination of different drugs can cause complications and adverse side effects for many people living with dementia. But new research suggests that…
More researchers are paying attention to the therapeutic benefits of psychedelics when it comes to treating mental illnesses like depression and addiction — and…