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Dr. Michael Merzenich, a leading pioneer in brain plasticity research and founder of Posit Science, makes a compelling case for having one in this Q&A session for the Sharp Brains Summit. The…
As a physician I cannot stress enough the urgency for having your cognitive function screened regularly. So instead today, I will let this CNN article on latest report for future Alzheimer's…
Just last week a friend and I were discussing a time in the early 1900's when the average U.S. life expectancy was 45. How amazing it is then, that the latest CDC report just announced the current…
In this article from USA Today, new research indicates that the impact of even very early Alzheimer's can have a negative effect on driving skills, contrary to what was earlier…
The caregivers of my patients frequently ask me about the safety of their loved ones getting behind the wheel after receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease (AD). This is a sensitive topic for…
Anosognosia is a term used to describe a person who is unaware of or denies the existence of their condition or problem. Some researchers estimate 20% of Alzheimer's Disease (AD) patients suffer from…
Here is an overview of some of latest updates out of the Alzheimer's Study Group (ASG) regarding funding for AD preventive drugs, from The Tangled Neuron: Two Different Approaches to Alzheimer's…
I ran across an article from Time Magazine from earlier this year, which is packed with great information. It's a wonderful overview on how memory is stored, why we forget and what we can do to…
Last week I drove to the mall, did some shopping and then momentarily forgot where I parked my car. A lot of people tell me they do this and are concerned about it. Given that you park your car in…
Mild Cognitive Impairment, or MCI, has become better understood in recent years. It is broadly considered to be a transitional stage between normal, age-related cognitive changes and dementia. We…
As a neurologist of 25 years, I have specialized in Alzheimer's Disease (AD) for the last ten. I currently follow over 1,500 AD patients in my practice and have personally experienced the immense…
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