An international team of clinicians and researchers, led by the Center for Healthy Brain Aging’s Professor Perminder Sachdev and Dr. Adam Bentvelzen, has today unveiled…
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative condition that typically affects older people and is the leading cause of dementia worldwide. AD is characterized by progressive…
Lifetime significant experiences, in particular the social ones, are the fabric of our identity. But what about their impact on our health? Hardships of childhood,…
If there’s one thing that’s crystal clear about Alzheimer’s disease, it’s this: It eats away at neurons and the links between them, ultimately destroying the…
A new study led by Prof. Lynn Chenoweth from UNSW’s Center for Healthy Brain Aging (CHeBA) has shown that educating hospital staff in person-centered dementia…
An estimated 7.2 million Americans over age 65 currently live with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). That number is expected to nearly double to 13.8 million by…
One fundamental feature of neurodegenerative diseases is a breakdown in communication. Even before brain cells die, the delicate machinery that keeps neurons in touch—by clearing…
The timing of hormone replacement therapy may make a big difference in a woman’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Starting treatment within five years of…
Losing your sense of direction is one of the earliest and most distressing signs of advanced Alzheimer’s disease. Now, a new study from the University…
The link between diabetes and dementia is becoming increasingly clear. New research shows how blood sugar problems affect brain health and vice versa. Here are…