Greg & Mary Catherine O’Brien: “Show love always, and everything will fall into place.”

Nov 27, 2023 | Ask The Expert

Greg O’Brien was diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer’s disease several years ago, after the disease took his maternal grandfather and his mother. Since his diagnosis, O’Brien, a career journalist, has taken detailed notes as an embedded reporter inside...

Never Too Early, Never Too Late: Dr. Dylan Wint’s Comprehensive Guide to Brain Health and Alzheimer’s Prevention Strategies at Every Age

Sep 19, 2023 | Ask The Expert

Dylan Wint, MD is the director of Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, home of the WAM Prevention Center. His clinical interests revolve around optimizing the diagnosis and management of neurodegenerative conditions. Dr. Wint explains what “never...

Unlocking the Mind: Dr. Simrit Saraon Discusses Lifelong Learning, Neuroplasticity, and Strategies to Boost Brain Health at Any Age

Aug 21, 2023 | Ask The Expert

Simrit Saraon DPN, APRN is a board-certified family nurse practitioner. She earned her bachelor’s degree in general science, education and nursing. She has been an educator for 11 years and a registered nurse working with patients with Alzheimer’s and...

Dr. Kenneth Koncilja Unveils the Brain Benefits of Leisure: Why Taking a Break and Engaging in Varied Activities Promotes Cognitive Health in Every Stage of Life

Jul 26, 2023 | Ask The Expert

Kenneth Koncilja, MD, is a geriatrician at Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Geriatric Medicine. He spoke with us about how leisure benefits the brain and how continued activity can help you age into health. Read the Q&A with Dr. Koncilja below. WAM: It’s summertime...

Understanding the Brain: Dr. Shehroo Pudumjee Explains the Intricacies of Brain Functions, the Peak Performance Age, and Alzheimer’s Disease Risk in Women

Jun 28, 2023 | Ask The Expert

Dr. Shehroo Pudumjee is a clinical psychologist specializing in neuropsychology. She earned her doctorate at Central Michigan University and completed her internship at the University of Florida. During a fellowship at Mayo Clinic, Minnesota, she focused on cognitive...