Sex and intimacy often diminish in relationships where one partner has dementia, leaving caregivers grappling with emotional and practical challenges, as highlighted in personal…
Former San Diego Chargers linebacker Billy Ray Smith Jr. died at 64 after a battle with dementia caused by chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), his family announced. … Read more
For decades, the definitive diagnosis of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) has been a retrospective certainty, arriving only after a patient has passed away and a pathologist … Read more
A history of heart attack may do more than damage the cardiac muscle; it may also accelerate the decline of memory and thinking skills as people … Read more
For the first time in decades, the medical community has a tangible way to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. But as new disease-modifying therapies hit … Read more
For many of us, the gradual fading of memory is accepted as an inevitable part of getting older. Forgetting where the keys were placed or struggling … Read more
Depuis août 2018, les patients français atteints de maladie d’Alzheimer voient leur déclin cognitif s’accélérer de manière mesurable après l’arrêt des traitements symptomatiques, pourtant largement prescrits … Read more
For decades, the medical community has viewed diabetes primarily as a metabolic struggle—a battle of blood sugar, insulin resistance, and organ protection. But a massive new … Read more
A single fall after age 40 may be more than just a stumble—it could signal a heightened risk of dementia years later, according to a landmark … Read more
For decades, the medical community has viewed the relationship between smoking and cognitive decline primarily through the lens of oxygen and blood flow. The prevailing theory … Read more
Choosing a plant-based diet is often framed as a binary choice—meat versus vegetables. However, new research suggests that the specific quality of those plant foods may … Read more
For many older adults, the simple act of walking while holding a conversation or counting backward is more than a casual activity—We see a complex neurological … Read more