Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have developed a tracer to highlight beta amyloid plaques in the brains of those who have Alzheimer's disease. The tracer, called Pittsburgh Compound-B, was used ... Read More

A new PBS special, "Caring for Your Parents," focuses on the social, emotional, and financial challenges among adult children who have become caregivers. The two-hour program premieres on Wednesday, April ... Read More

It's all over the news: People who have excess belly fat in their 40s could be at a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's or another kind of dementia in later ... Read More

We know that regular exercise can reduce our risk of developing Alzheimer's, but can exercise help those already diagnosed with the disease? That's the question that the Brain Builders Program is ... Read More

Have you ever been waiting to hear the result of a medical test, job interview, or other important event, and you feel like it's taking much too long? In these ... Read More

The Alzheimer's Association recently released its 2008 report, Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures. The organization predicts that 10 million U.S. baby boomers -- or one out of eight -- will ... Read More

It's long been known that chronic stress lasting weeks or months can affect cognitive functioning, but a recent study at the University of California-Irvine (UCI) found that even short-term stress ... Read More

A few months ago, I posted a blog about the extra challenges and heartache faced by adult children when both parents have Alzheimer's. At the time, it was unknown whether ... Read More

A recent study by researchers at Rush-Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center in Chicago found that eating fish once a week may lower the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. The study ... Read More

If you're going to ask your doctor about Alzheimer's medications, it seems like your first question should be, "Which one works the best?" But according to a group of primary ... Read More

The Kenneth B. Schwartz Center, whose mission is to strengthen the bond between caregivers and care recipients, is seeking nominations for its 2008 Compassionate Caregiver Award. Nominees must be paid, ... Read More