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Alzheimer’s Treatment: A Race against Time
BWH researchers are looking at new treatment options for Alzheimer's disease. Imagine that in the next three-to-five years you will go from being fully independent to needing help with dressing,...
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Butter on the Brain? Think Again.
Oil or butter? Dr. Olivia Okereke found that higher amounts of “good” fats, like those found in olive oil, were associated with better cognitive function and memory in women. We’ve known for some time...
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When Memory Loss Is Cause for Concern
Losing your keys, forgetting a name, or missing an appointment—it happens to all of us and it can happen more frequently as we get older. A certain amount of memory loss is normal as we age but some...
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New Approaches for Treating Alzheimer’s Disease
Dr. Dennis Selkoe and Dr. Reisa Sperling lead the Center for Alzheimer's Research and Treatment. Alzheimer’s disease robs us of our most precious possessions — our memories. And, like a robbery in the...
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A Case of Mistaken Identity: Hydrocephalus Mimics Dementia
Hydrocephalus is characterized by walking difficulty, trouble with bladder control, and dementia. After college, raising a family, and building a successful business, Susan and Rick Sontag were living...
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Groundbreaking Alzheimer’s Trial Featured on CBS News
Reisa A. Sperling, MD Helene lost her mother to Alzheimer’s. Now, her sister is battling the disease. While Helene is not showing symptoms, scans of her brain show the buildup of amyloid plaques that...
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