Taking brain-targeted nutritional and herbal supplements daily can lower your risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
A shuffling gait, incontinence, a mind that’s less sharp than before…they seem like early signs of dementia, but they might be something more treatable.
An easy-to-take commercially-available"sniff" test greatly improves the diagnosis of those most likely to develop Alzheimer's. Should you take it?
A good belly laugh feels good. But when a person laughs (or sobs) at inappropriate times or can’t seem to stop, it may signal a serious condition.
Amazing things happen when people with dementia have the freedom to do things they enjoy, in familiar environments, surrounded by…
What Is Dementia? Dementia is the loss of cognitive functioning—thinking, remembering and reasoning—and behavioral abilities to such an extent that…
Doctors have identified many other conditions that can cause dementia or dementia-like symptoms. Other Brain Diseases Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD). A…
A alpha-synuclein A protein that is implicated in abnormal clumps called Lewy bodies, which are seen in the brains of…
The brain is the most complex part of the human body. This three-pound organ is the seat of intelligence, interpreter…
What Is Alzheimer's Disease? Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and,…
For more information on neurological disorders or research programs, contact the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke’s Brain Resources…
Every now and then, researchers announce yet another “breakthrough” drug to halt mental declines or clear away the sticky brain…
As head of the renowned Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian, Richard S. Isaacson, MD, is on…
Some frequently used medications increase dementia risk in older people. These drugs, which are used to treat common disorders such…
Memory loss is not always the first sign… Chances are you notice every little blip in your memory if you’re…
