Neurology in the Media
Apathy Could Lead to a Greater Risk of Dementia, Study Finds
Joe Verghese, M.B.B.S., M.S., comments on a study that found apathy in older adults could be a risk factor for dementia and notes his prior research suggests that addressing apathy could help delay the onset of dementia. Dr. Verghese is chief of geriatrics at Einstein and Montefiore and director of the Montefiore Einstein Center for the Aging Brain.
(Thursday, Oct 15, 2020)
How to Dance Your Way to Wellness
Helena Blumen, Ph.D., describes her NIH-funded research examining dancing's effect on the brain and its role as a potential intervention to reduce the risk for dementia. Dr. Blumen is assistant professor of medicine and in the Saul R. Korey Department of Neurology.
(Wednesday, Jul 29, 2020)
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