Alzheimer's Disease - Videos
Fewer than half of people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s have been told by their doctor they have the disease. WSJ's Melinda Beck reports.
Fewer than half of people diagnosed with Alzheimer's have been told by their doctor they have the disease. WSJ's Melinda Beck reports.
Is gender a risk factor for memory loss?
Is gender a risk factor for memory loss?
A new study shows promises in improving memory in mice and it could lead to new treatment of Alzheimer's. WSJ's Jeanne Whalen reports.
A new study shows promises in improving memory in mice and it could lead to new treatment of Alzheimer's. WSJ's Jeanne Whalen reports.
Learn how Emmy award-winning TV personality Leeza Gibbons is helping educate Alzheimer’s patients and their families about appropriate care during the various stages of the disease.
Pfizer’s Chief Medical Officer Freda Lewis-Hall shares ways in which you can contribute to medical research on Alzheimer’s and other devastating diseases.
Filmmaker Max Lugavere joins HuffPost Live to talk about brain health, including the steps he's taking to prevent neurological diseases. He'll also discuss his latest projects and much more.
Actress Julianne Moore's latest film, "Still Alice," focuses on how Alzheimer's can impact an entire family. Plastic surgeon Dr. Andrew Ordon opens up about losing his mother to the devastating disease.
Learn how certain medications used to treat Parkinson's disease can cause patients to engage in addictive behaviors, such as gambling and engaging in risky sexual activity.
Kelly Gunderson has been caring for her 87-year-old mom who suffers from Alzheimer's - the most common form of dementia.
More than five million American's are living with Alzheimer's disease and sometimes this frightening disease comes on quickly without any warning signs. But researchers are now identifying some clues to Alzheimer's that you should know about.
Caring for an ailing parent is a life-changing event. Beyond the sadness and suffering, the experience can teach caregiving children a lot about toughness, perseverance and especially love. WSJ contributor Dave Shiflett shares his story on Lunch Break with Tanya Rivero.
We classify cancer in different stages and now researchers are doing something similar with Alzheimer's disease. It could mean a much earlier diagnosis and better treatment for many people.
Melvyn Amrine, of Little Rock, Ark., may not remember the details of his life since his Alzheimer's diagnosis, but he recently proved that his love for his wife transcends memory.
A company called Open Worm is creating a digital worm that will greatly assist scientists in discovering how to cure diseases like Alzheimer's.
Dr. Guy Eakin, Vice President of Scientific Affairs for the BrightFocus Foundation, discusses the top five questions you should ask your doctor regarding your Alzheimer's diagnosis.
HuffPost's Third Metric seeks to redefine success beyond money and power. As part of our ongoing series, we want to shine a light on the more than 5 million Americans that are living with dementia. What do they want their loved ones to know?
The conundrum has stumped doctors for years. Why do neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's affect only the elderly? Why do some people live to be over 100 with normal brain functioning while others develop dementia decades earlier?
Alzheimer's disease may contribute to nearly as many deaths as heart disease and cancer, new study suggests.
Kathy Ritchie joins Nancy to share her story of how she changed her life in order to take care of her mother with dementia.
Actor Seth Rogen delivered a moving testimony in Congress about watching his mother-in-law struggle with Alzheimer's. His story is far from unfamiliar for the sandwich generation those who care for both their children and parents with Alzheimer's.
Researchers are testing the effectiveness of a diabetes drug for the prevention of the development of Alzheimer's Disease in people who are predisposed to develop the condition.
The Doctors has an exciting partnership with USA Weekend magazine as the exclusive medical contributors to its weekly HealthSmart column! Learn about the newest studies on Alzheimer's disease in the latest article.
To increase brainpower and memory, what matters most is what you do with your mind and your muscles. In this video, Michael Roizen, MD, offers three tips that can help you boost your brain and improve your memory.
What's the secret to keeping your brain fast and nimble? Sharpen it with some proven techniques. Dr. Michael Roizen, MD, shares tips to improve your memory and brainpower.
Regular eye exams do more than protect your vision. They may help you prevent dementia. In this Health Smarts video, Kevin Soden, MD, explains the connection between poor eyesight and a higher risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
That treat you just indulged in won't just go from your lips to your hips -- it might just go straight to your head. Middle-aged people with high abdominal fat are 3.6 times as likely to suffer from memory loss and dementia later on in life, researchers have discovered.
Scientists think peanut butter may be the key to diagnosing early-stage Alzheimer's disease.