What you need to know about chronic pain in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases
Chronic pain is a common and often overlooked component of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.
Understanding how chronic pain affects individuals...
What you need to know about stages of dementia
Dementia is not a specific disease but a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life.
It affects...
Diet plays a critical role in preventing dementia
Dementia is a broad term for conditions characterized by the impairment of at least two brain functions, such as memory loss and judgment.
Symptoms include...
How to boost memory in dementia
Dementia affects millions of people worldwide, leading to a decline in memory and cognitive abilities.
While there is no cure for dementia, engaging in certain...
How occupational therapy benefits Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s patients
Occupational therapy is a form of treatment that helps people of all ages to perform the daily activities they need or want to do...
Scientists develop promising treatment for cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive brain disorder causing memory loss and cognitive decline, affects 55 million people worldwide.
In Japan alone, about 4.4 million people live...
Dietary strategies to ward off dementia
Dementia is a progressive condition that affects memory, thinking, and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily functioning.
While there’s no sure way to...
Scientists find genetic variant helps delay early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease
A scientific journey that began with one extraordinary patient is now making significant progress.
In 2019, researchers from Mass Eye and Ear and Massachusetts General...
The genetics behind Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases
Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases are two of the most common neurodegenerative disorders, affecting millions of people worldwide.
While the exact causes of these diseases are...
Why some areas of the United States have the highest rate of Alzheimer’s Disease
A recent study has revealed significant differences in the prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease across various regions in the United States, with the East and...