The FDA has approved the use of a blood test to determine if patients have a protein that is prevalent in Alzheimer’s disease. Alisa Nelson talks to Sarah Lovegreen, with the Greater Missouri chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, who says the new tool is one step...
If your “bad” cholesterol is low, a new study says that could help to protect you against dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Alisa Nelson talks to Sarah Lovegreen with the Greater Missouri Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, who says what’s good for the...
Dementia is the seventh leading cause of death worldwide and a major cause of disability among older people, according to the World Health Organization. A Republican state lawmaker wants to help Missourians dealing with the cognitive disease by creating a dementia...
The holidays are a time for family gatherings, and some Missourians might notice changes in a loved ones’ memory that warrants further exploring. Lauren Livingston, spokeswoman for the Alzheimer’s Association, said there are often clear signs a person may...
A new drug will be on the market to help people who are battling Alzheimer’s Disease. Alisa Nelson talks to Sarah Lovegreen, with the Greater Missouri Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, who has the 411 on this new treatment.
