Monthly Archives: February 2017

Maria Carrillo, PhD, Chief Science Officer, Alzheimer’s Association discussing government, industry and the Alzheimer’s Association collaborations in larger scale trials and innovative projects.

As baby boomers age, an unprecedented number of people will be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. The economic and social impacts will be wide reaching from cost of treatment to the effect on caregivers.

NIH Director Francis Collins’ blog on the sleep studies published in Science last week

People spend about a third of their lives asleep. When we get too little shut-eye, it takes a toll on attention, learning and memory, not to mention our physical health. Virtually all animals with complex brains seem to have this same need for sleep. But exactly what is it about sleep that’s so essential?

Can exercise slow or prevent cognitive decline in older people at increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease?

The new NIA-supported EXERT study, in partnership with the YMCA, is looking to find the right dose of exercise to slow memory loss.