One Man's Race To Outrun Alzheimer's
Cape Cod journalist Greg O'Brien has always found solace in running, and a diagnosis of Alzheimer's hasn't stopped him. But making it work — for himself and his family — isn't always easy.
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When A Patient Says 'Everything's Fine,' A Doctor Should Be Wary
The retired cop was an easy patient, who took his medicine without complaint. After an operation, the man went into a mental tailspin that his doctor realized had been in the making for years.
Leaky Blood Vessels In The Brain May Lead To Alzheimer's
As vessels become more porous, researchers say, they allow toxins in the bloodstream to reach, and damage, delicate brain cells and raise the risk for dementia.
Self-Tracking Gadgets That Play Doctor Abound At CES
A new wave of self-monitoring devices and apps is hitting the Consumer Electronics Show — ones with explicit medical purposes. They promise to help diagnose everything from ear infections to diseases.
Stalked By A Fiend Worse Than Any Elm Street Nightmare
In "Still Alice," Julianne Moore has each thing that defines her — to herself, to her family — devoured by early-onset Alzheimer's disease. It's a splendid performance, says critic Kenneth Turan.
Death Cuts Short The Life Of An Alzheimer's Research Volunteer
Justin McCowan wanted to help find a cure for Alzheimer's because it's more common in people like him who have Down syndrome. He died in his sleep last week at age 40.
As A Husband Becomes Caregiver To His Wife, A Marriage Evolves
Rick Rayburn became a full-time caregiver to Marianne, his wife of 42 years, after she developed dementia. She may not be the woman he married, but he says she's helping him become a better husband.
Gene Linked To Alzheimer's Poses A Special Threat To Women
Scientists have figured out one reason women might be more vulnerable to Alzheimer's: A risk gene doubles women's chances of getting the disease but has minimal effect on men.
New Hope for Alzheimer's Disease Drug
The incidence of the mysterious and devastating Alzheimer's disease continues to rise in the U-S. Justin Catanoso, Business Journal
Finding Simple Tests For Brain Disorders Turns Out To Be Complex
There are tests for heart attacks and diabetes, but few for brain disorders. Researchers are trying to change that, but are finding the hunt for biomarkers for mental illness to be a tough slog. Tests on the market, like ones for Alzheimer's, are not conclusive.