Combination therapies show promising potential to be more effective than single medications for treating Alzheimer’s disease, especially given the complex nature of the illness. Recent research highlights that targeting multiple pathways and cell types simultaneously can lead to better outcomes…

Memantine protects brain cells in Alzheimer’s disease primarily by regulating the activity of a specific receptor in the brain called the NMDA receptor, which is involved in learning and memory. In Alzheimer’s, there is often excessive stimulation of these NMDA…

Galantamine is a medication commonly prescribed for people in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, and it has been shown to have some ability to slow the progression of symptoms during this phase. It works primarily by inhibiting an enzyme…

Donepezil, a medication commonly prescribed to manage symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, is known to cause several side effects, many of which are related to its action on the nervous and digestive systems. The most common side effects…

Cholinesterase inhibitors improve memory function in Alzheimer’s patients primarily by increasing the availability of acetylcholine, a key neurotransmitter involved in learning and memory, in the brain. In Alzheimer’s disease, the levels of acetylcholine are significantly reduced due to the degeneration…

The way the brain processes silence changes as we age, reflecting shifts in neural activity, attention, and memory mechanisms. In younger brains, silence is not just an absence of sound but an active state where the brain can anticipate, process,…

When breathing patterns change overnight, you can expect a variety of physical sensations and effects that range from subtle to potentially serious. These changes often happen without your conscious awareness but can significantly impact the quality of your sleep and…

Patients insisting they have done something they haven’t can be puzzling and distressing for both healthcare providers and the patients themselves. This phenomenon often stems from complex psychological and neurological factors rather than deliberate deception. Understanding why this happens requires…

Estrogen loss plays a significant role in slowing down word retrieval, a common cognitive challenge experienced especially during menopause and hormonal transitions. This happens because estrogen is deeply involved in brain functions that support memory, language, and mental clarity. When…

Alzheimer’s disease can profoundly change a person’s sense of humor because it affects the brain areas responsible for processing emotions, social cues, and cognitive functions that underpin humor appreciation and expression. Humor is a complex interplay of memory, language, timing,…