Lewy Body dementia is the 2nd most common form of dementia. See
experts at America’s top medical center, The Mayo Clinic, improving the lives of people who struggle with it.
SHORT-TERM MEMORY lapses are obvious signs of Alzheimer’s, but other tell-tale signals begin to show much earlier. Learn how to look for semantic impairments, such as simple questions about size.
How can military service impact brain health? What are specific risk factors? Are there vital steps soldiers can take towards dementia prevention and treatment?
Don Hayen is a retired doctor, diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at 71. But that diagnosis took way too long. Find out how his “cognitive reserve” fooled his doctors. See why he sure wished it hadn’t.
Diagnosing the right dementia type often takes months. It can make a big difference. Mayo Clinic’s AI tool identifies 9 dementia types, including Alzheimer’s, with one scan — a transformative advance in early, accurate diagnosis.
This “Overview for Med Students” sums up 5 common types of dementia: Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Lewy body, vascular and frontotemporal dementia. Watch now.
Caught in a frustrating loop of suspecting dementia in your loved one, only to be denied by doctors? Join me as we explore the untold story behind dementia diagnoses. Don’t miss out on key insights that can change everything!
New Test Provides Less Invasive Option, Reduces Reliance on PET Scans and Increases Diagnosis Accessibility
DOES AGE LEAD to deterioration of brain function, or do older brains just take longer to process ever increasing amounts of knowledge? The latest research may surprise you.
P-tau217 is a blood-based marker for Alzheimer’s. See how it offers a simpler, cheaper way to analyze Alzheimer’s.
A major study finds up to 13% of people diagnosed with dementia may actually have a treatable liver-brain disorder called hepatic encephalopathy. The discovery could change how doctors and families approach memory loss in older adults.
As little as 1% increase in deep-sleep per year, for people over 60, translates into a 27% decreased risk of dementia.
NEW RESEARCH: A diabetes medication already helping millions, called Jardiance, improves memory, strengthens blood flow, and supports overall brain health in pre- and early Alzheimer’s.
What are the early symptoms of Alzheimer’s? When to get a professional evaluation.
SHORT-TERM MEMORY lapses are obvious signs of Alzheimer’s, but other tell-tale signals begin to show much earlier. Learn how to look for semantic impairments, such as simple questions about size.
Three important dementia studies focus on HS-AGING, a type of dementia almost as common as Alzheimer’s in the 85+ group. Yet few people have heard of it. Why? What makes it different?
An intriguing study of 120 grandmothers might surprise you. Doctors know socially engaged people have better cognition and less dementia. But can a person get too much of a good thing? What’s the right balance?
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