Losing Many Women in My Family to Dementia Inspired Me to Donate My Brain to Science
I hope more of us will donate their brains science to help improve medical understanding of this complex organ
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Keep Your Brain Healthy at Every Age
It's not just about memory games and puzzles. Diet, exercise and social connections also play a big part in brain health.
15 (More) Minutes With Dr. Sanjay Gupta
In the second part of our two-part interview, Dr. Sanjay Gupta discusses why you should eat with your nondominant hand, why you should avoid sugar, the importance of connecting with other people, and more
Important Questions to Ask About Alzheimer’s Disease
Dr. Sharon Allison-Ottey shares what to ask your healthcare provider if you think you're developing dementia or notice signs in a loved one
Alzheimer’s Disease Is Devastating. It May Help To Remember That You’re Not Alone.
Our new Alzheimer's education program can help people understand and cope with this disease
The Personal and Financial Toll Alzheimer’s Takes on Women of Color
The costs of caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's disease are high — and for women of color, they're even higher
Alzheimer’s Is Not a Normal Part of Aging
Know the risks and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease
What To Do After an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
Learn what to do if you or a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease
What You Need To Know About Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease
Early onset Alzheimer's disease affects people in their 30s, 40s, 50s or early 60s — learn how to recognize the signs
The Trials and Joys of Caring for Someone With Alzheimer’s Disease
Being flexible and developing a support network are crucial
Alzheimer’s Caregiving Is a Labor of Love
Caregivers deserve compassion and understanding, too.
Everything you need to know about women’s health — in one place.
What’s the Link Between Menopause and Alzheimer’s? I Set Out for Answers After My Mother’s Alzheimer’s Diagnosis.
Before my mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at age 68, I rarely gave the disease a second thought. Now I worry that going through menopause may increase my own risk.
Deep Sleep May Play a Role in Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease
A new study published in the peer-reviewed journal Science also found that sleep may help clear the brain of toxins that play a role in Alzheimer's disease.
Avoiding Pseudomedicine for Alzheimer's and Brain Health
With so many people affected by Alzheimer's disease, many people are looking for information about any kind of brain health intervention. And they may fall prey to pseudomedicine.
It's Time for Women to Get Brain Healthy, Too
Women make healthy choices for their bodies every day but rarely think about their own brain health. Here's what we should be doing to care for our most important organ.
Caring for Someone with Alzheimer's
Being a caregiver is challenging under the best of circumstances, but caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease presents its own unique set of concerns and problems.
When Dad Can't Remember: How to Deal With Memory Loss
It can be frustrating, even heartbreaking, when your parent has dementia. These tips on routines, communications and coping with emotions can help.
