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The future of Alzheimer’s Disease drugs

There's a big push for new drugs to treat Alzheimer's Disease, In this Q&A, Dr. Jeffrey Cummings explains why that's a good thing.
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What to consider after a loved one receives a diagnosis of dementia

Dementia diagnoses can be scary for everyone involved. Here are some things to consider after a loved one gets the news.
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Setting the record straight about assessments

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Dr. William Perry sets the record straight about the power and value of neurocognitive testing and assessments.
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Actor Michael J. Fox, who has Parkinson's Disease, sits on a couch and laughs as he points to the camera.

Fox still educating, inspiring about Parkinson’s Disease

30 years after Parkinson's diagnosis, beloved actor Michael J. Fox continues to educate the public and lead by example.
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Understanding Conditions of Aging, Frontotemporal Dementia

Actor Bruce Willis is grappling with a condition called Frontotemporal Dementia. In this Q&A, Dr. Andrew Budson explains what it is.
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Pieces of Her

Dementia is difficult for everyone. In this essay, author Alex Woodard describes his family's unique struggle.
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Understanding neuroplasticity and how brains adapt

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In this Q&A, a companion piece to Helen Santoro's feature, Dr. Erin Bigler talks about adaptability and the future of brain science.
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Her plastic brain

Author Helen Santoro has a giant hole in her brain. Discovering how her brain has adapted has been an ongoing journey.
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Factchecking: A key part of BrainWise reported features

The National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN) is passionate about communicating key and current issues about neuropsychology and brain health to the public.
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