Lewy body formation in Parkinson's disease: Scientists propose a new molecular roadmap

Proteins form the building blocks of life, but when they form unusual clumps inside the brain, they raise an alarm that ...

Depression can be an early warning of Parkinson’s and dementia, study finds

Researchers from Denmark have uncovered strong evidence that depression often appears years before Parkinson’s disease and ...
Fremont Tribune

Tom Seaver, like Robin Williams, had Lewy body dementia. But what is this strange illness?

Lewy body dementia was highlighted in the news twice this week with the death of Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver from Lewy body dementia complications and the release of “Robin’s Wish,” a documentary ...
KLTV

East Texas man battling Lewy Body dementia raises awareness of disease

It’s the second most common type of dementia, after Alzheimer’s, yet many remain unfamiliar with its challenges. “The most common disease that people have never heard of.” That’s how 73-year-old Don ...
McKnight's Senior Living

Depression risk increased before diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease, Lewy body dementia

People with Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia have increased rates of incident depression from seven to eight years ...
The Courier-Journal

What is dementia and how can you prevent it? Here are 3 things to try

Dementia is a group of brain disorders that cause a decline in cognitive functions like memory and thinking. While some cognitive decline is a natural part of aging, dementia is an extreme version ...

Depression May Be an Early Warning Sign of Parkinson’s and Dementia

Depression that appears later in life is often viewed as a response to declining health, but emerging evidence suggests it may sometimes signal deeper neurological changes.
Arizona Daily Star

Tom Seaver, like Robin Williams, had Lewy body dementia. But what is this strange illness?

Lewy body dementia was highlighted in the news twice this week with the death of Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver from Lewy body dementia complications and the release of “Robin’s Wish,” a documentary ...