Alzheimer’s-defying brain offers clues to treatment, prevention
The brain of a woman with a family history of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease who lived dementia-free into her 70s is providing researchers with important information about the pathobiology of Alzheimer’s dementia and possible ways to prevent or treat it.
Aug. 1, 2022 • ~6 min
Can music improve our health and quality of life?
New research shows the use of music interventions — listening to music, singing, and music therapy — can create significant improvements in mental health, and smaller improvements in physical health-related quality of life.
July 26, 2022 • ~3 min
Spirituality linked with better health outcomes, patient care
Spirituality should be incorporated into care for both serious illness and overall health, according to a study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
July 12, 2022 • ~5 min
Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers can predict post-op delirium
A new study reveals that two newly identified plasma biomarkers of Alzheimer’s disease can predict postoperative delirium, one of the most common postoperative complications in older patients.
July 11, 2022 • ~5 min
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