Stressful LinkExposure to Chronic Stress Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease, Research Shows Managing stress levels earlier in life could help reduce the risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, experts noted. By Devrupa Rakshit
A New PeriodMenopause Changes Individual’s Brain Structure, New Study Finds The findings also suggest "that the brain has the ability to find a new normal after menopause in most women." By Devrupa Rakshit
The Long Good-byeIn India, Dementia Care Is Draining Families’ Resources, Stamina Low awareness, the stigma of 'being mad,' inadequate medical care, and no social safety net are combining to set up an impending dementia crisis. By Tarini Mehta
Digging DeepIn Major Breakthrough, Scientists Identify Brain Cells Most Vulnerable to Alzheimer’s Degeneration The landmark finding helps explain why some neurons die more quickly than others -- and could lead to more targeted treatments. By Rajvi Desai
BreakthroughWe May Soon Have A Blood Test That Can Detect Alzheimer’s Years Before Symptoms Appear This blood test would make it possible to test people with a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer’s years before they ever show any symptoms. By Rajvi Desai
In ChargeWhat It’s Like To Live With: A Mother With Alzheimer’s "One can't expect me to be kind and empathetic at all times. I'm human, too." By Anubhuti Matta
Truth Be ToldMost People, Doctors Think Dementia a Normal Part of Aging; It’s Not A new study says this belief prevents early diagnosis that can actually improve a patient's symptoms, brain function, cognitive abilities. By Anubhuti Matta
Head To HeadWomen Who Suffer From Migraines May Be More Likely to Develop Dementia Identifying migraines as a risk factor may allow for earlier detection of dementia in individuals at-risk, say researchers. By Anubhuti Matta
Take A BreatherIncreased Stress Hormone Levels Cause Cognitive Decline Linked To Alzheimer’s Disease Stress hormones are healthy and necessary for fight-or-flight responses, but too much can cause a slew of health issues. By Aditi Murti
Work It OutStudy: Paying Jobs May Slow Down Age‑Related Memory Loss in Women Mental stimulation and the stability of employee health benefits keep women sharp. By Pallavi Prasad
Forget Me NotFinally, We Have Biological Clues About Women’s Higher Alzheimer’s Disease Risk Three different studies have identified genes and brain biomarkers that could explain why Alzheimer's is a woman's disease. By Pallavi Prasad
Mental LoadWhy Alzheimer’s Is a Woman’s Disease From longer life spans, to less sleep, to more stress, the risk factors are uniquely female. By Liesl Goecker
Staying SharpStudy: Sudokus, Crosswords Don’t Slow Cognitive Decline in Old Age But problem-solving activities over a lifetime do give you an intellectual edge. By Liesl Goecker