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Food & Nutrition

The Skinny on 7 Diet Trends

Which plans work best for weight loss and overall health

Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer's Researcher David Bennett, MD

Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center Director David Bennett, MD, on the search for treatment options for Alzheimer's and dementia.

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Healthy Aging & Caregiving

Daily Leafy Greens May Slow Cognitive Decline

Eating one serving of leafy green vegetables a day may help preserve memory

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Brain Health & Conditions

Genes Associated With Resilience Against Brain Pathology Identified

Rush researchers have discovered two genes that are associated with aging individuals having better memory and brain function

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Brain Health & Conditions

Movement as Medicine

Learn how exercise can help three common neurological conditions

Rush News Article
Brain Health & Conditions

New Gene Discovered Associated With Tau Pathology

Tau pathology is one of the defining features of Alzheimer disease

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Brain Health & Conditions

Abnormal Protein May Contribute to Alzheimer’s

This finding could help researchers to understand the cause of memory loss

Rush News Article
Alzheimer’s Disease

Cerebrovascular Disease Linked to Alzheimer's

Diseased blood vessels in the brain may contribute more significantly to Alzheimer's

Communication Breakdown
Alzheimer’s Disease

Communication Breakdowns in the Brain

How they affect people with Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and stroke

Rush News Article
Brain Health & Conditions

Stave Off Cognitive Decline With Seafood

Eating foods containing omega-3 fatty acids at least once a week may protect against age-related memory loss