Frontline: Smartwatches and depression symptoms; menopause; early sign of Alzheimer’s
Smartwatches May Be Able to Detect Depression Symptoms A joint research team from Korea and…
Category: dementia
Stay Socially Active to Avoid Loneliness and Isolation
As we age, maintaining meaningful connections becomes increasingly important, yet many older adults find themselves…
Care for the Caregivers: Managing the Stress of Caring for Someone with Cognitive Decline
Whether it’s for a parent, spouse, or someone else in your life experiencing cognitive decline,…
Menopause Plays an Integral Role in Women’s Cardiovascular Risks
As more women live longer and spend a significant part of their lives in the…
If You Drink Alcohol to Cope, Behavioral Therapy Can Help
There’s nothing wrong with enjoying a glass of wine or a cocktail in social situations…
Maintain Hearing and Vision to Keep Your Brain Limber and Engaged
As we grow older, keeping our minds sharp becomes essential, and one of the most…
Use Your Eyes, Ears to Keep Your Mind Sharp
As women age, we often worry about the possibility of cognitive decline, and with good…
Getting Quality Sleep Is Vital for Both Body and Brain Health
Getting a restful night’s sleep is essential for overall health, and for women, this may…
Drug Approvals and Research Advances Improve Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment
This year has seen significant advances in understanding, preventing, and treating Alzheimer’s disease (AD), offering…
Sound Advice
If you have difficulty hearing, you’re in good company. About one in three people between…
Amyloid and Alzheimer’s: How Genetics and Lifestyle May Affect Dementia Risk
When assessing your risk for cardiovascular disease, you know to pay close attention to your…
Cognitive Symptoms Common Soon After Parkinson’s Diagnosis
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is thought of primarily as a disease affecting muscle function and motor…
STAT+: U.K.’s cost-effectiveness agency gives negative review of Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi
LONDON — Leqembi, the Alzheimer’s treatment from Eisai and Biogen, has hit another roadblock reaching…
Opinion: Phasing out the ‘D-word’
As I roamed the meeting rooms and halls of the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in…
Vision loss and high cholesterol identified as risk factors for dementia
Untreated vision loss and high LDL cholesterol have been added as two new potentially modifiable…
Blood tests for Alzheimer’s diagnosis were 91% accurate in new study
New blood tests could help doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s disease faster and more accurately, researchers reported Sunday –…
STAT+: European regulators say Alzheimer’s therapy Leqembi should be rejected
LONDON — European regulators on Friday said that an Alzheimer’s therapy from Eisai and Biogen…
Embrace a Healthy Lifestyle and Your Mind May Benefit
Chronic inflammation is associated with brain-related health issues, including Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and cognitive decline….
Early Signs of Memory Loss May Indicate Presence of Tau Tangles in the Brain
Individuals who experience early memory difficulties and whose partners agree that there may be memory…
Opinion: President Biden must take a cognitive screening test. Voters deserve to know the results
In the aftermath of President Biden’s debate with former President Trump last week, many of…
Frontline: Heart disease risk in women; reduce heart disease risk; tau protein and Alzheimer’s disease
Sex-Specific Criteria Help Predict Heart Disease Risk in Women Cardiovascular disease in women is often…
Minimizing Dementia Caregiver Burnout
In the 1960s, the Peace Corps created a public service campaign with the slogan: “It’s…
Ask the EN Experts July 2024
Got a sweet tooth? Use caution—too much sugar can wreak havoc on health, especially as…
STAT+: New study bolsters evidence rare genetic mutation can delay early Alzheimer’s
For members of a large extended Colombian family, an early Alzheimer’s diagnosis is practically a…
Listen: Duchenne gene therapy setback, Alzheimer’s drug endorsement & why a STAT reporter buys weed (for journalism)
On this week’s episode of “The Readout LOUD,” our STAT colleague Nicholas Florko joins us…
World Trade Center responders exposed to more dust saw higher risk of early dementia
Nearly a quarter of a century after the 9/11 attacks in New York City, first…
STAT+: FDA reviewers ask if approval of Lilly’s Alzheimer’s drug should be restricted to a smaller group
Scientists at the Food and Drug Administration have two big questions about Eli Lilly’s experimental…
Opinion: Outdated Medicare rules prevent some dementia patients from getting the medications they need
Memory loss is the most obvious symptom of Alzheimer’s disease. But for the more than…
An Anti-Inflammation Diet May Improve Overall Health
In the not-so-distant past, diets were restrictive plans that often left women hungry and overly…
Does Lowering Your Sodium Intake Really Keep Your Blood Pressure in Check?
Keeping your blood pressure (BP) in a normal range may seem like fundamental advice for…
How Sleep Apnea Affects Brain Function, Heart Health, and Much More
The snoring grows louder, like it’s building to some kind of crescendo. But instead, the…
STAT+: Getting Alzheimer’s treatment to those who need it poses particular challenges
A host of hurdles are slowing the adoption of the new Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi, experts…
STAT+: Alzheimer’s risk gene APOE4 may cause a distinct form of the disease, study suggests
For more than 30 years, Alzheimer’s researchers have thought of APOE4 as a major genetic…
What Does It Mean to Receive a Diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment?
Some changes in memory and thinking skills are frustrating, though normal, aspects of getting older….
THOUGHT DISORDERS
Q: I recently heard the term “thought disorder” for the first time. Is that a…
Are Those Changes in Memory and Thinking Skills Signs of Dementia or Depression?
On their own, dementia and depression may seem to be very different conditions. Dementia is…
Opinion: Primary care physicians should be at the heart of treating Alzheimer’s
When the results of President Biden’s annual physical were released last month, many wondered why…
Frequently Forgetful? Medications Might Be the Cause
Paying a bill late or forgetting to call your sister on her birthday are not…
MIND Diet Puts Focus on Brain Health
Two separate diet plans— each associated with cognitive benefits on their own—have an even greater…
MIND Diet Offers Food For Thought
We’ve known for quite some time that avoiding sweets and processed foods is associated with…
Highly Irregular Sleep Patterns Linked to Higher Dementia Risks
If the times you go to sleep and awaken each day vary too much, you…
Opinion: I’ve reported on the health of every president since Reagan. Here’s what I think about Trump and Biden
When I interviewed Ronald Reagan about his health in 1980, he was 69 and poised…
STAT+: Biogen Alzheimer’s drug launch off to slow start
Seven months after US drug regulators fully approved Biogen’s treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, only about…
Opinion: What STAT readers think about Aduhelm, CTE and the Super Bowl, and more
STAT now publishes selected Letters to the Editor received in response to First Opinion essays…
A neuropsychologist clarifies science on aging and memory in wake of Biden special counsel report
What is the relationship between aging, memory loss, and overall cognition? That’s a matter of…
Opinion: Aduhelm was a mess — and it could happen again
Last week, Biogen announced it will cease both the study and sale of Aduhelm, its…
STAT+: The lessons of Aduhelm, Biogen’s Alzheimer’s drug that was not to be
Aduhelm, a pioneering treatment for Alzheimer’s disease that collapsed under corporate mistakes and regulatory controversy,…
Some dementia patients might have reversible symptoms caused by cirrhosis, study says
The descent into dementia can feel like traversing a minefield, coming across new symptoms without…
STAT+: Years after a polarizing approval, Biogen walks away from Aduhelm
Biogen is giving up its ownership of Aduhelm, the Alzheimer’s disease treatment whose 2021 approval…
Scientists document first-ever transmitted Alzheimer’s cases, tied to no-longer-used medical procedure
LONDON — There was something odd about these Alzheimer’s cases. Part of it was the…