Research
South Asian-Americans at Higher Risk for Heart Disease and Stroke
Poor diet habits, lack of exercise contribute to higher risk for South Asians
A Way to Withstand Alzheimer’s Disease Is in Sight
The director of the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center envisions a solution to the disease
$35 Million in NIH Funding Launches Health Research Accelerator
Rush is helping lead a new health research accelerator that has launched in the Chicago area with nearly $35 million in funding from the NIH.
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.
MIND Diet May Slow Cognitive Decline in Stroke Survivors
A diet created by researchers at Rush may help substantially slow cognitive decline in stroke survivors
High-Intensity Exercise Delays Parkinson’s Progression
High-intensity exercise three times a week decreases worsening of the disease’s symptoms
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
New Gene Discovered Associated With Tau Pathology
Tau pathology is one of the defining features of Alzheimer disease
Abnormal Protein May Contribute to Alzheimer’s
This finding could help researchers to understand the cause of memory loss