Emma Heming Willis Advocates for Caregivers
A Q&A with Emma Heming Willis, wife of actor Bruce Willis, about her unexpected journey of caregiving.
Tag Archive for: dementia
FTD: The Most Common Form of Dementia Under Age 60
A Q&A with Bruce L. Miller, MD, an expert on frontotemporal dementia—a disease many people have never heard of.
Want a Healthier Brain? Try the MIND Diet
As you leave the scrumptious holiday meals behind, consider following the MIND diet for overall health—and brain health.
Can GLP-1s Lower My Dementia Risk?
A two-year drug trial examining whether GLP-1s could slow progression of Alzheimer’s disease has shown disappointing results. The drug company Novo Nordisk’s EVOKE/EVOKE+ Phase 3 trial studied whether the drug semaglutide is safe and effective at treating mild cognitive impairment (MCI) due to Alzheimer’s disease. Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist better known under its […]
Is Alcohol Bad For My Brain?
With the holiday parties here, it’s a good time to ask: How does light to heavy drinking affect the brain?
How Our Memory Makes Mistakes—and How We Can Improve It
A Q&A with Daniel L. Schacter, PhD, about “The Seven Sins of Memory” and how past memories influence future memories too.
Journalist Natalie Morales Uses Platform to Fight Alzheimer’s
A Q&A with Natalie Morales, an Alzheimer’s disease advocate inspired by her mother-in-law, Kay Rhodes.
UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Tackles Alzheimer’s Disease Challenges
A Q&A with UsAgainstAlzheimer’s COO Russ Paulsen, about the funding fight, early detection and caregiving challenges.
Alzheimer’s Disease: New Drugs & Research Discoveries
Let’s explore what causes Alzheimer’s disease—and new drugs and promising research that can improve treatment.
Why Are Women at a Greater Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease?
Nearly 2/3 of Americans with Alzheimer’s are women. The exact cause is unknown, but there are several contributing factors.