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Alzheimer鈥檚 Disease

Bodybuilding Supplement May Help Stave off Alzheimer鈥檚

HMB holds promise for halting disease progression, improving memory

Rupal Mehta, MD
Brain Health & Conditions

Research Shows How the Human Brain Drains Fluid

Research reveals new knowledge about the brain鈥檚 structures that are involved in cleansing the brain of fluids and waste with a steady fluid stream.

Dementia Device
Alzheimer鈥檚 Disease

RUSH Researchers Receive Grant to Study Dementia Therapy Device

Wearable tool aims to reduce agitation in people with dementia

Strawberries in white blow
Alzheimer鈥檚 Disease

Strawberries May Help Fend Off Alzheimer's

Compound in strawberries associated with fewer tau tangles in brain, according to Rush researchers

Napping
Alzheimer鈥檚 Disease

Alzheimer鈥檚 and Daytime Napping Linked in New Research

Longer and more frequent napping was correlated with worse cognition

Older adult couple dancing
Alzheimer鈥檚 Disease

Experts Share Tips for Reducing Dementia Risk

RUSH physician-researcher on panel recommending ways to stave off cognitive decline

Lisa Barnes, PhD
Alzheimer鈥檚 Disease

Researcher Aims To Diversify Alzheimer's Data

Black older adults often underrepresented in studies of aging and brain health

Healthy fruits and vegetables
Alzheimer鈥檚 Disease

MIND Diet Linked to Better Cognitive Performance

Study finds diet may contribute to cognitive resilience in older adults

Active brain
Alzheimer鈥檚 Disease

Physically Active People Have Healthier-Looking Brains

Study of brain tissue MRIs involved participants in Rush's Memory and Aging Project

Mentally Active
Alzheimer鈥檚 Disease

Remaining Mentally Active May Delay Dementia Onset

Rush Alzheimer鈥檚 Disease Center researchers examined impact of activities such as puzzles, games and reading