Tag Archive for: dementia

When age is really just a number

SuperAgers are people who are over 80 years old with the cognition of a 50- or 60-year-old. How did they get that way?

What not to miss at the 43rd annual NAN Conference

The 43rd annual NAN Conference will be packed with informative sessions and research about brain science.

Three decades of fighting for brain health

Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-N.J.) has spent more than three decades fighting for brain health in Congress. Here’s why.

Do brain training games really work?

Brain training games allege they can help people improve cognition and keep their minds sharp. But can they?

Physical activity a key to brain health

Being physically active is critically important for general health, heart health, and brain health, too.

Hemsworth raises awareness about genetic testing and dementia

Chris Hemsworth, the actor who plays Thor, has tested positive for a gene linked to Alzheimer’s disease. What does this mean?

Mourning of the inanimate

Giving care to a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease is never easy. When you’re in your 30s, it’s excruciating.

Running through a diagnosis of dementia

Following a dementia diagnosis, Tom and Becky White remain determined to run a race in every state. This is their story.

Cutting through the (brain) fog

Brain fog is one of the most talked-about side effects of COVID-19. But what is it? And what is its connection to dementia?

The truth about Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s Disease is a brain disorder that causes uncontrollable movements. In this Q&A, Dr. Alexander Troster explains why.