Conditions12 Myths About Alzheimer’s Disease You Should Stop Believing Most people have heard of Alzheimer’s disease, but myths and misconceptions are still common. Here’s what you need to know about this common type of dementia.
Conditions1 in 3 People Could Develop This Alzheimer’s-Like Disease by Age 85 A new disease mimics Alzheimer’s symptoms in people aged 85 and older—but it’s entirely different. Get the facts on LATE.
ConditionsThe Stages of Alzheimer’s: How the Disease Really Unfolds This is what caregivers can expect from loved ones at each stage.
Healthy LivingResearch Shows This Gross (But Common) Behaviour May Increase Alzheimer’s Risk Data suggests 91% of us discreetly engage in this icky habit.
ConditionsThis Simple New Blood Test Can Detect Alzheimer’s Risk With 96% Accuracy “We’d like people to be screened for Alzheimer’s disease annually, just like they do for heart disease and cancer,” says a cell biologist.
ConditionsHow a Total Stranger Pulled My Dad Out of His Alzheimer’s Fog One day, a woman began singing Celine Dion in the doctor’s waiting room. I wasn’t prepared for what happened next.
Conditions15 Alzheimer’s Breakthroughs That Give Hope for the Future It’s an exciting time for Alzheimer’s disease research, with new studies, treatments and answers on the horizon. Here’s what scientists are doing to possibly prevent and reverse the debilitating disease.
ConditionsYour “Forgetfulness” Could Be a Sign of Another Problem—and It’s Not Alzheimer’s You can’t remember something you never heard—and you can’t follow directions if you didn’t hear them right.
ConditionsThis Hormone Could Protect Against Alzheimer’s—Here’s How to Get More of It New research suggests your body can fight Alzheimer’s on its own—provided you’re following this one crucial habit.
Conditions10 Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Every Adult Should Know If you or a loved one experiences these subtle but possibly serious symptoms of memory loss, confusion, and trouble focusing, talk to a doctor.