What New Imaging Tools Reveal About Brain Inflammation
New brain imaging tools are revealing the detailed mechanisms of inflammation long before symptoms appear, fundamentally changing how clinicians detect...
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Why Scientists Are Mapping Immune Cells in Alzheimer’s Brains
Scientists are mapping immune cells in Alzheimer's brains because they've discovered that these cells—particularly microglia, the brain's resident immune...
Why Heart Health and Brain Health Keep Overlapping
Your heart and brain are connected in ways far more direct and consequential than most people realize.
What Patients Should Know About New Alzheimer’s Diagnostic Devices
Over the past year, the Alzheimer's disease diagnostic landscape has shifted fundamentally. Two new blood tests—one approved by the FDA in May 2025 and...
What a Breakthrough Device Designation Means for Dementia Screening
A Breakthrough Device Designation from the FDA means that the regulatory pathway for a dementia screening technology has been fast-tracked because early...
Could Urine Tests Become the Next Alzheimer’s Diagnostic Tool?
Yes, urine tests could realistically become a valuable diagnostic tool for Alzheimer's disease, though they won't replace all current methods.
How Sensory Engagement Supports Quality of Life
Sensory engagement—the deliberate stimulation of sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste—can significantly improve quality of life for people living with...
Why Familiar Sensory Experiences Help Cognitive Decline
Familiar sensory experiences help cognitive decline by activating deeply encoded memory pathways in the brain that remain relatively intact even as...
Can Sensory Rooms Reduce Dementia Agitation?
Yes, sensory rooms can reduce dementia-related agitation, but the evidence is nuanced and results depend heavily on how they're designed and used.
Can New Technology Be Introduced After Diagnosis?
Yes, new technology and treatments can absolutely be introduced after a dementia diagnosis. In fact, medical guidelines across neurology and other...