Update on Blood Tests for Predicting Alzheimer’s Disease
Recent developments have introduced a blood-based test that could predict Alzheimer’s disease, with more of these tests currently in development. Dr. Sterling Johnson joins the podcast to discuss the ...
11 Joulu 202019min
Vitamin Deficiency and Its Impact on Brain Health
A study from the University of Wisconsin found 40% of geriatric memory patients were deficient in at least one vitamin linked to brain health. Vitamins tested in this study included B1, B6, B12, and D...
19 Marras 202010min
Benefits of an Early Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosis
For individuals concerned with memory loss, the first few steps for screening and diagnosis can be the most intimidating. Dr. Cynthia Carlsson discusses recent progress in Alzheimer’s disease research...
5 Marras 202020min
Defining Mild Cognitive Impairment with Dr. Chin
On October 27th, the NBC drama series This Is Us will return for a fifth season. An integral storyline in the show is the diagnosis of one of the main characters, Rebecca Pearson, with Mild Cognitive ...
22 Loka 20207min
Intermittent Fasting and Its Effects on the Brain
As intermittent fasting has risen in popularity over the last decade, researchers have been exploring its long-term effects on physical health. Dr. Mark Mattson joins to discuss his research on metabo...
9 Loka 202026min
Research Update: Aerobic Exercise and Brain Health
Aerobic exercise is often a recommendation for maintaining cognitive well-being, however its true connections to brain health are still being investigated to learn its effects on Alzheimer’s disease. ...
17 Syys 202015min
Apps & Alzheimer’s: Supporting Informal Caregiving Through Mobile Technology
Human factors engineering is the study and design of interactive systems, tools and technologies to best assist individuals in need. We are joined by Nicole Werner, PhD, an engineer working on a mobil...
3 Syys 202026min
Sex Differences in Alzheimer’s Disease
Almost two-thirds of Americans with Alzheimer’s disease are women. In the Alzheimer’s disease research field, there is an interest in understanding the sex-specific differences in the risk and develop...
21 Elo 202028min
