Articles for Tag: "Alzheimer’s disease"

Robin Williams’ autopsy discovered Lewy body dementia 
Robin Williams’ autopsy discovered Lewy body dementia
In a recent interview, his widow opened up about this disease that ultimately led to his suicide in 2014.
Could your humor indicate your risk for dementia? 
Could your humor indicate your risk for dementia?
An inappropriate sense of humor might be an early indicator of a rare form of this condition.
Can your BMI show early signs of Alzheimer’s? 
Can your BMI show early signs of Alzheimer’s?
Research is finding that an increased body mass index and lack of exercise can increase chances of the disease.
Cancer drug may help Alzheimer’s patients make new memories 
Cancer drug may help Alzheimer’s patients make new memories
Learn more about the latest research that could be key to finding a cure.
Memory can decline years before dementia starts 
Memory can decline years before dementia starts
Learn the signs of this disease and how you can help a loved one get the proper evaluation they need.
3 tips to talk to kids about Alzheimer’s  Featured
3 tips to talk to kids about Alzheimer’s
Learn ways to help children when a loved one is diagnosed with the disease.
Watch Alzheimer’s path of destruction 
Watch Alzheimer’s path of destruction
See how the disease slowly destroys the brain in this animated clip.