Amber Chang

Amber Chang

How the Body Changes with Age

The cell is the smallest self-sustaining component of a living organism. Cells can independently divide, grow, synthesize molecules, generate energy, and respond to environmental cues. In more complex organisms, such as humans, cells performing similar functions are grouped into tissues,…

New Alzheimer’s Drugs (October 2024)

On July 2, 2024, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved donanemab-azbt, known by the brand name Kisunla, as a treatment for early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. This was exciting news for Alzheimer’s patients and a significant victory for researchers, given…

Addressing Dementia in the Media

Media includes all outlets used as a means of mass communication, including print forms, digital technology, and broadcast media. Media can inform, entertain and communicate topics to a larger audience, which is advantageous when sharing news and other new discoveries…

Five Types of Secondary Dementia

Dementia is a term used to describe a range of diseases that affect memory, thinking, personality, mood and other cognitive functions. It is further subdivided into three groups: primary, secondary, and reversible dementia. Primary dementia encompasses diseases such as Alzheimer’s…

Defining Loneliness and Isolation

In the modern age, we commonly apply labels such as isolated, lonely and alone to express our emotional states. We feel isolated when we spend Friday nights at home, while others may be out partying. We feel lonely when we…