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February 7, 2020

Pacific Brain Health Center: Seeking A Cure For Alzheimer’s Disease

by Zara Jethani

Pacific Neuroscience Institute brain health specialists are striving to find a cure for Alzheimer's disease, which is the most common type of dementia. In the United States, about 5.5 million people are affected by Alzheimer's disease, and the worldwide prevalence is estimated to be as high as 24 million. Watch this video to find out about research and clinical trials at the Pacific Brain Health Center at PNI.

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January 6, 2020

A New Drug May Help Reduce Delusions for People with Alzheimer’s

by Verna Porter

Dr. Verna R. Porter, MD, neurologist and director of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and neurocognitive disorders at Pacific Neuroscience Institute provides insightful information for those caring for loved ones with dementia and delusions. Read this Healthline news article about a new drug found to help reduce...

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January 2, 2020

Beginning a New Decade at Pacific Neuroscience Institute

by Daniel F. Kelly

Dr. Daniel F. Kelly’s article about the future of Pacific Neuroscience Institute was featured in the Santa Monica Star. See the full article below and find out what PNI is looking forward to as we enter a new decade.  Plans for 2020 and Beyond It feels like...

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December 20, 2019

Brain Matters: 4 Healthy Holiday Tips for the Season and Throughout the Year

by Lesley Bell

These healthy holiday tips from Lesley Bell will help you enjoy this festival season with family and friends, and hopefully avoid the stress and extra pounds. See what Lesley recommends in this article featured in the Santa Monica Star. Combatting Weight Gain and Boosting Healthy...

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December 13, 2019

Reaching Wellness on a Cancer Journey Through Cancer Support Services

by Shanthi Gowrinathan

Learn about how the focus on psycho-oncology can help patient's reach wellness during cancer treatment in this article featured in the Santa Monica Star.

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December 12, 2019

Brain Matters: Our Cognitive Fitness Studio and the Science Behind It

by Sarah McEwen, PhD

Our Cognitive Fitness Studio was featured in the Santa Monica star. Read the article and learn about our studo and the science behind our CogFit program.

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September 17, 2019

Brain Matters: Our Path to Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease

by Verna Porter

Brain health is about our ability to make the most of our brain’s resources and to help reduce some risks to it as we age. Find out about dementia and what can be done to help stave off cognitive decline.

September 5, 2019

Pacific Brain Health Center: Dementia and Alzheimer’s Research

by Zara Jethani

At the Pacific Brain Health Center in Santa Monica, our experts treat a wide range of neurocognitive conditions that affect the brain such as dementia and Alzheimer's disease. As these are not curable at this time, clinical trials and research are necessary to develop new and more effective ways of halting and even reversing cognitive decline in these diseases. Find out more in this informative video.

August 5, 2019

Pacific Brain Health Center: An Overview

by Zara Jethani

Pacific Brain Health Center experts care for a wide spectrum of disorders impacting brain health and wellness, including dementias such as Alzheimer’s disease, memory loss, depression and anxiety. Watch the overview video.

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August 3, 2019

Brain Matters: Alzheimer’s Disease and Vision

by Howard R. Krauss

Advances in research and clinical practice suggest that unusual vision changes may be an indicator of Alzheimer’s disease. Find out more.

Last updated: August 12th, 2019