- Success Stories -
Living With Hope
By Helene BergerWhen her husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, one woman made a commitment to make every day they had together meaningful and precious.
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- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: A Numbers Game
By Craig CoxAmid news of a potential breakthrough in Alzheimer’s research, experts bemoan the daunting task of finding enough qualified patients to continue the search for a cure.
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Untangling Alzheimer’s
By Michael DregniBreakthroughs in understanding dementia are leading to new healthcare approaches. Nutrition, lifestyle, and sleep may be the keys to prevention.
- General Health -
Is Genetic Testing Right for You?
By Anjula RazdanThinking about having your genome mapped? Consider these six issues first.
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Build a Healthier Brain by Building Expertise
By Kaelyn RileyNew study suggests that rigorous training may prevent neurodegenerative diseases.
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3 Ways to Fight Alzheimer’s
By Michael DregniThe key to avoiding Alzheimer's is fighting neuroinflammation. How do you do that? Rudolph Tanzi, PhD, says it's all about lifestyle choices.
- Life Unedited -
LIFE, UNEDITED: Living With Alzheimer’s
By Michael DregniWriter Greg O’Brien fights his early-onset dementia by chronicling the effects of the disease in the stunning memoir On Pluto.
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Taking Notes: Advances in Alzheimer’s Treatments
By Jill Metzler PattonNew perspectives in Alzheimer’s disease research from experts at the 2016 Association of Health Care Journalism conference.
- Aging -
Popular Prostate Cancer Treatment May Increase Alzheimer’s Risk
By Craig CoxA new study links testosterone-lowering therapy with brain disease.
- Brain/Mental Health -
Beyond Sudoku
By Heather RogersStaving off memory loss requires more than just exercising your gray matter.
- Fitness Tips -
Calculate Your Waist-to-Hip Ratio
By Experience Life StaffThis quick measurement can tell you a lot about your current health — and your future chronic-disease risks.
- Brain/Mental Health -
Upgrade Your Brain
By Jon SpaydeYour brain changes over the course of your lifetime — for better or for worse. Here’s how to make the most of your gray matter.
- Aging -
Fighting Inflammation
By Catherine GuthrieSome aging factors are beyond our control, but one of the biggest — inflammation — needn't be. Here's how you can extinguish the flames of chronic inflammation before they ignite.