About the Author

Lynne Christensen

Lynne Christensen is executive editor of the Cleveland Clinic Arthritis Advisor newsletter. After completing her undergraduate degree from New York University, Christensen earned a master’s degree in biological studies from NYU. She has over 30 years of experience in medical writing and editing for both health professionals and the general public. Lynne has written patient education materials, as well as news and journal articles for several publications of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America. She wrote annual reports for the John A. Hartford Foundation, which funds programs to improve care for older adults, three of which received top awards in the Vision Award Annual Report Competition. Lynne has written and edited continuing education materials for doctors, nurses and pharmacists on topicssuch as diabetes, kidney disease, allergy, asthma, COPD, cardiovascular disease, and oncology. She has written and updated special health reports for Harvard Health Publications on Alzheimer’s disease, memory, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. She also wrote and annually updates a report on Alzheimer’s disease in collaboration with Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

Articles by Lynne Christensen

Alzheimer’s Treatment Options

By Lynne Christensen

Despite decades of research and promising developments, there is still no cure for Alzheimer’s disease. One or more of the drugs currently being tested may offer hope, but the results of those studies are still a few years away. In the meantime, there are Alzheimer’s treatment options that can help … Read More

The 3 Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease

By Lynne Christensen

Because Alzheimer’s disease continues to get worse over time, it’s often thought of as unfolding in stages. This can be helpful, but it’s important to understand that when it comes to the stages of Alzheimer’s, the symptoms and rate of progression can vary from person to person. There are different … Read More

Dementia Prevention: Reduce Your Risk with Physical Activity

By Lynne Christensen

Several large, well-designed studies have concluded that exercise is good for the brain. Even moderate exercise, such as walking, when done regularly, has proven benefits for mental function. The evidence is convincing that regular physical activity (walking, bicycling, swimming) improves mental function. A few studies also suggest that it may … Read More

What Is Alzheimer’s?

By Lynne Christensen

Anyone who has seen the effects of Alzheimer's disease on a loved one knows it's a devastating condition—one that that compromises not only the ability to remember and to think but to take care of oneself. But what is Alzheimer’s? The Alzheimer's Association provides a direct and stark definition of … Read More
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