Despite the increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease, African Americans and Hispanics are underrepresented in clinical trials. A recent USC ... Read More
Alzheimer's
Aging Gracefully: How Your Brain Changes During Your 40s, 50s & 60s
As we age, it’s natural to notice changes in our bodies, from the appearance of our skin to the way our muscles and joints feel. But what ... Read More
Is a Cure for Alzheimer’s on the Horizon?
ad Alzheimer’s affects all of us. If you don’t know someone personally who has it, you’ve probably heard of what it does. A progressive ... Read More
3 Proactive Measures to Prevent Alzheimer’s
Changes in the brain take place years before the initial signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Catching these drastic shifts in the brain at an ... Read More
Your Treatment Options For Early Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is progressive and has no cure. However, if you start treatment early, it’s possible to slow the progression of the ... Read More
Black History of Health: Rosa Parks
Racial tensions reached a boiling point over the summer, making it easy to harken back to the pioneers of the Civil Rights Movement: Martin ... Read More
A Guide to the Stages of Alzheimer’s and Your Vital Role as a Caregiver
Being a caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer's can be both a rewarding and challenging experience. Understanding the stages of ... Read More
The 6 Pillars Of Dementia Prevention
Couch potatoes beware! According to the Framingham Heart Study, a federally funded health research project that began in 1948, those who get ... Read More
Can a Blood Test Detect Alzheimer’s Disease?
Memory Expert Zaldy Tan, MD, Talks About New Blood Tests Hitting the Market, What They Measure and Who Should—or Shouldn’t—Take ... Read More
5 Medical Conditions That Sound Like Alzheimer’s Disease (But Aren’t)
When memory loss strikes in an older adult, Alzheimer’s Disease is often one of the first thoughts that come to mind. While Alzheimer’s is ... Read More
Alzheimer’s vs. Other Dementias: What’s the Difference?
Imagine struggling to remember your loved ones, the places you've been or even your own name. The haunting reality of Alzheimer's disease ... Read More
14 Ways to Communicate with Someone with Alzheimer’s
Before your loved one developed Alzheimer's disease, the two of you used to talk about anything and everything. But what do you say now that ... Read More