Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center
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The RADC is dedicated to creating knowledge to prevent, treat & live with Alzheimer's disease & other dementias through research, clinical care & education.
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November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. Alzheimer's is the most common cause of dementia, a general term for memory loss and other cognitive abilities serious enough to interfere with daily life.
Learn more about Alzheimer's disease at alz.org/alzheimers-d...
Learn more about Alzheimer's disease at alz.org/alzheimers-d...
November 13, 2025 at 3:22 PM
This morning the RADC Community Outreach team visited Compassion Baptist Church in Calumet Heights. 4th-year Rush University medical student Christina Rogers gave a talk titled "The MIND Diet: Foods That Benefit Brain Health." A resource table was also available for attendees.
November 11, 2025 at 6:25 PM
This morning the RADC Community Outreach team visited Compassion Baptist Church in Calumet Heights. 4th-year Rush University medical student Christina Rogers gave a talk titled "The MIND Diet: Foods That Benefit Brain Health." A resource table was also available for attendees.
To all the veterans who have served our country, thank you for your sacrifice and commitment! This #VeteransDay we honor your bravery and resilience!
November 11, 2025 at 4:13 PM
To all the veterans who have served our country, thank you for your sacrifice and commitment! This #VeteransDay we honor your bravery and resilience!
Researchers believe there isn't one single cause of Alzheimer's disease. It likely develops from multiple factors, such as age, genetics, family history, and personal health history.
#AlzheimersAwarenessMonth #AlzheimersDisease #AlzheimersAwareness #Alzheimers
#AlzheimersAwarenessMonth #AlzheimersDisease #AlzheimersAwareness #Alzheimers
November 10, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Researchers believe there isn't one single cause of Alzheimer's disease. It likely develops from multiple factors, such as age, genetics, family history, and personal health history.
#AlzheimersAwarenessMonth #AlzheimersDisease #AlzheimersAwareness #Alzheimers
#AlzheimersAwarenessMonth #AlzheimersDisease #AlzheimersAwareness #Alzheimers
This modeling framework incorporates a broad set of neuronal and glial modules. By focusing on modules with a direct edge to a trait, researchers identified candidate genes that may drive phenotypic changes.
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Gene module-trait network analysis uncovers cell type specific systems and genes relevant to Alzheimer's Disease - Acta Neuropathologica Communications
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is marked by the accumulation of pathology, neuronal loss, and gliosis and frequently accompanied by decline in cognition. Understanding brain cell interactions is key to iden...
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November 6, 2025 at 10:21 PM
This modeling framework incorporates a broad set of neuronal and glial modules. By focusing on modules with a direct edge to a trait, researchers identified candidate genes that may drive phenotypic changes.
actaneurocomms.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
actaneurocomms.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
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Today, Religious Orders Study (ROS) Principal Investigator and Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center Executive Director, Dr. David A. Bennett, spoke at the Oblate Sisters of Providence in Baltimore, Maryland.
Today, Religious Orders Study (ROS) Principal Investigator and Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center Executive Director, Dr. David A. Bennett, spoke at the Oblate Sisters of Providence in Baltimore, Maryland.
November 6, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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Today, Religious Orders Study (ROS) Principal Investigator and Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center Executive Director, Dr. David A. Bennett, spoke at the Oblate Sisters of Providence in Baltimore, Maryland.
Today, Religious Orders Study (ROS) Principal Investigator and Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center Executive Director, Dr. David A. Bennett, spoke at the Oblate Sisters of Providence in Baltimore, Maryland.
Alzheimer’s and related dementias are NOT a normal part of aging. Here are some things to look for when distinguishing between age-related forgetfulness and signs of dementia, according to the National Institute on Aging.
#CognitiveHealth #AlzheimersAwareness #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth
#CognitiveHealth #AlzheimersAwareness #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth
November 5, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Alzheimer’s and related dementias are NOT a normal part of aging. Here are some things to look for when distinguishing between age-related forgetfulness and signs of dementia, according to the National Institute on Aging.
#CognitiveHealth #AlzheimersAwareness #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth
#CognitiveHealth #AlzheimersAwareness #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth
November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. Alzheimer's is the most common cause of dementia, a general term for memory loss and other cognitive abilities serious enough to interfere with daily life.
Learn more about Alzheimer's disease at alz.org/alzheimers-d...
Learn more about Alzheimer's disease at alz.org/alzheimers-d...
November 3, 2025 at 4:58 PM
November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. Alzheimer's is the most common cause of dementia, a general term for memory loss and other cognitive abilities serious enough to interfere with daily life.
Learn more about Alzheimer's disease at alz.org/alzheimers-d...
Learn more about Alzheimer's disease at alz.org/alzheimers-d...
Wishing you a spooktacular #Halloween full of sweet moments and happy memories.
#HappyHalloween #HappyHalloween2025
#HappyHalloween #HappyHalloween2025
October 31, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Wishing you a spooktacular #Halloween full of sweet moments and happy memories.
#HappyHalloween #HappyHalloween2025
#HappyHalloween #HappyHalloween2025
Today we celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Religious Orders Study (ROS) with a a reception honoring participants from the Sisters of St. Joseph of LaGrange, the first site to enroll participants into the study.
October 22, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Today we celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Religious Orders Study (ROS) with a a reception honoring participants from the Sisters of St. Joseph of LaGrange, the first site to enroll participants into the study.
Alzheimer's caregivers frequently report experiencing high levels of stress. It can be overwhelming to take care of a loved one with Alzheimer's or other dementia, and too much stress can be harmful to both of you.
#StressAwareness #Stress #CaregiverBurden
#StressAwareness #Stress #CaregiverBurden
October 15, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Alzheimer's caregivers frequently report experiencing high levels of stress. It can be overwhelming to take care of a loved one with Alzheimer's or other dementia, and too much stress can be harmful to both of you.
#StressAwareness #Stress #CaregiverBurden
#StressAwareness #Stress #CaregiverBurden
Today is World #MentalHealthDay!
#MentalHealth includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices.
#MentalHealth includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices.
October 10, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Today is World #MentalHealthDay!
#MentalHealth includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices.
#MentalHealth includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices.
October is #HealthLiteracyMonth. Personal health literacy is your ability to find, understand, and use health information to make the best possible decisions for yourself or someone else if you are a caregiver.
Read below for 10 tips to improve your personal #HealthLiteracy.
Read below for 10 tips to improve your personal #HealthLiteracy.
October 8, 2025 at 3:45 PM
October is #HealthLiteracyMonth. Personal health literacy is your ability to find, understand, and use health information to make the best possible decisions for yourself or someone else if you are a caregiver.
Read below for 10 tips to improve your personal #HealthLiteracy.
Read below for 10 tips to improve your personal #HealthLiteracy.
We had a wonderful Saturday at the @alzassociation.bsky.social Walk to End Alzheimer's in Chicago!
Thank you to the RADC faculty, team members, friends, family, and community members who joined us in Lincoln Park! Together we can #ENDALZ.
Thank you to the RADC faculty, team members, friends, family, and community members who joined us in Lincoln Park! Together we can #ENDALZ.
October 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM
We had a wonderful Saturday at the @alzassociation.bsky.social Walk to End Alzheimer's in Chicago!
Thank you to the RADC faculty, team members, friends, family, and community members who joined us in Lincoln Park! Together we can #ENDALZ.
Thank you to the RADC faculty, team members, friends, family, and community members who joined us in Lincoln Park! Together we can #ENDALZ.
Physical activity helps us look better, feel better and stay healthier. But did you know they also tend to have healthier-looking brains?
Read more at rush.edu/news/physically-active-people-have-healthier-looking-brains
Read more at rush.edu/news/physically-active-people-have-healthier-looking-brains
October 2, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Physical activity helps us look better, feel better and stay healthier. But did you know they also tend to have healthier-looking brains?
Read more at rush.edu/news/physically-active-people-have-healthier-looking-brains
Read more at rush.edu/news/physically-active-people-have-healthier-looking-brains
Today is #WorldHeartDay! To find the motivation to prioritize your #HeartHealth, you have to understand why it’s important.
September 29, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Today is #WorldHeartDay! To find the motivation to prioritize your #HeartHealth, you have to understand why it’s important.
Inadequate treatment of pain is associated with adverse outcomes including depression, anxiety, sleep disturbances and mood changes.
#PainAwarenessMonth #PainManagement
#PainAwarenessMonth #PainManagement
September 24, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Inadequate treatment of pain is associated with adverse outcomes including depression, anxiety, sleep disturbances and mood changes.
#PainAwarenessMonth #PainManagement
#PainAwarenessMonth #PainManagement
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Registration is now open for the Markesbery Symposium Scientific Session! We're excited to feature 𝐃𝐫. 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐞𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 & 𝐃𝐫. 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐰 𝐒𝐚𝐲𝐤𝐢𝐧, excellent leaders in the field of aging! Join us on October 31st! Register at tinyurl.com/2025-registe.... @ukresearch.bsky.social
September 18, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Registration is now open for the Markesbery Symposium Scientific Session! We're excited to feature 𝐃𝐫. 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐞𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 & 𝐃𝐫. 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐰 𝐒𝐚𝐲𝐤𝐢𝐧, excellent leaders in the field of aging! Join us on October 31st! Register at tinyurl.com/2025-registe.... @ukresearch.bsky.social
Great turnout. Great presentations. Great discussions. Great community partners and sponsors - all of which lead to a Great Community Brain Health Summit. Many thanks to Dr. Karen Graham, Dr. Renarda Jones, Judy Phillips, @doctoradda.bsky.social, Cherl Austin and Christina Rogers.
September 20, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Great turnout. Great presentations. Great discussions. Great community partners and sponsors - all of which lead to a Great Community Brain Health Summit. Many thanks to Dr. Karen Graham, Dr. Renarda Jones, Judy Phillips, @doctoradda.bsky.social, Cherl Austin and Christina Rogers.
Lunch and learn with Christina Rogers, a four-year medical student at Rush Medical College and research assistant at the RADC. Christina spoke to attendees about lifestyle behaviors that can affect brain health. Afterwards, attendees created their own personalized Healthy Brain Plans.
September 20, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Lunch and learn with Christina Rogers, a four-year medical student at Rush Medical College and research assistant at the RADC. Christina spoke to attendees about lifestyle behaviors that can affect brain health. Afterwards, attendees created their own personalized Healthy Brain Plans.
Working it out at the Community Brain Health Summit! Not only did presenter, Cheryl Austin talk about the benefits and importance of exercise and implementing physical activity into our every day, but she got the group on their feet and gave them a mini version of her workout class.
September 20, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Working it out at the Community Brain Health Summit! Not only did presenter, Cheryl Austin talk about the benefits and importance of exercise and implementing physical activity into our every day, but she got the group on their feet and gave them a mini version of her workout class.
Q&A with Dr. A. Enjoying a very engaged group discussing dementia and brain health following @doctoradda.bsky.social Dr. Aggarwal’s brain health presentation today. Community Health Brain Health Summit.
September 20, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Q&A with Dr. A. Enjoying a very engaged group discussing dementia and brain health following @doctoradda.bsky.social Dr. Aggarwal’s brain health presentation today. Community Health Brain Health Summit.
RADC’s @doctoradda.bsky.social Dr. Neelum Aggarwal giving a dementia and brain health talk to attendees at the Community Brain Health Summit today at the Kroc Center on Chicago's south side.
September 20, 2025 at 9:11 PM
RADC’s @doctoradda.bsky.social Dr. Neelum Aggarwal giving a dementia and brain health talk to attendees at the Community Brain Health Summit today at the Kroc Center on Chicago's south side.
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Amazing work from @alifiyakapasi.bsky.social for her K01 @rushalzheimers.bsky.social So lucky to work with her and the rest of the team!
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Association of an in vivo classifier for ARTerioloSclerosis (ARTS) with cortical thickness and cognition in older adults
Brain arteriolosclerosis, a prominent small vessel pathology in the aging brain, is associated with cognitive impairment. Understanding the link betwe…
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September 19, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Amazing work from @alifiyakapasi.bsky.social for her K01 @rushalzheimers.bsky.social So lucky to work with her and the rest of the team!
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Today is National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day. Some people don't know that for people who are HIV-positive, the infection actually makes its way to the brain early in the disease process, which can lead to HIV-associated dementia.
#HIV #AIDS #AIDSAwareness #HIVAwareness
#HIV #AIDS #AIDSAwareness #HIVAwareness
September 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Today is National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day. Some people don't know that for people who are HIV-positive, the infection actually makes its way to the brain early in the disease process, which can lead to HIV-associated dementia.
#HIV #AIDS #AIDSAwareness #HIVAwareness
#HIV #AIDS #AIDSAwareness #HIVAwareness