As researchers seek anti-Alzheimer’s pills, the evidence mounts that the best preventative is healthy living. Learn about two advanced studies that deepen our understanding of straightforward ways to
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VIDEO & ARTICLE: Namenda® is the most popular drug for mid-stage Alzheimer’s. The manufacturer is discontinuing Namenda and replacing it with extended-release Namenda-XR. CBS wants
VIDEO & ARTICLE: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation improves memory. See the promise it holds for treating dementias such as Alzheimer’s, CTE or vascular dementia.
The future is looking good for drugs designed to combat Alzheimer’s disease. Learn about new knowledge that holds the potential to keep Alzheimer’s in check.
Women, even more than men, desire to know whether they have a brain disorder like Alzheimer’s. The majority of people surveyed in 10 countries said
An Alzheimer’s vaccination called crenezumab just finished 2 trials. The drug showed clear, positive cognitive improvements in people with mild Alzheimer’s. Learn more about the
Living with Alzheimer’s: Two years after being diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, Alan Romatowski returns to the hospital for more tests and interviews. See how he and his wife Josie shoulder the battle.
VIDEO: Professional athlete Patrick Grange died with CTE dementia. Learn the connection between CTE dementia and activities that are hard on the head.
VIDEO & IN-DEPTH ARTICLE Good news from England: “Dementia rates fall as public health improves.” Learn about Cambridge University’s authoritative study based on 20 years
A Quest Diagnostics amyloid beta blood test helps determine the Alzheimer’s risk for people with signs of mild cognitive impairment or dementia.
SLEEP VIDEO & ARTICLE: Sound stimulation can improve sleep and memory for people with pre-dementia. This study used easy-to-buy “pink noise” machines. See how simple sleep therapy makes a real difference.
Looking for the best digital photo frame for a loved one with dementia? Many frames claim to be senior-friendly. We explore the Pix-Star series, rated best for its combination of features and value for the money.
When a doctor says a person has dementia, what does that mean? What do you do, say and ask?
Don’t put that controller down just yet. Playing three-dimensional video games – besides being lots of fun – can boost the formation of memories, according to University of California neurobiologists.
A fascinating study in Europe finds that individuals who felt they had memory problems did in fact have measurable cognitive deficits. Scientists analyzed the spinal fluid to measure the levels of biomarkers associated with Alzheimer’s.
A diet that combines unsaturated fats with nitrite-rich vegetables, such as olive oil and lettuce, can protect you from hypertension and vascular dementia.
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