Could a diabetes drug help prevent Alzheimer’s disease?
Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that mostly affects older people. It is the most common type of dementia and slowly takes away a...
Cholesterol-hungry brain cells may explain early Alzheimer’s development
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is often recognized by its well-known symptoms—memory loss, confusion, and cognitive decline.
But long before these signs appear, people may experience sleep...
When it comes to heart and brain health, these are numbers you should know
Heart disease is once again the leading cause of death in the U.S., according to a new statistical report from the American Heart Association.
Cardiovascular...
Rosemary compound may help treat Alzheimer’s disease
A natural compound found in herbs like rosemary and sage may hold new hope for people with Alzheimer’s disease.
Researchers at Scripps Research have developed...
Loss of smell may signal early signs of Alzheimer’s disease
Our sense of smell does more than help us enjoy food or notice danger, like smoke from a fire. New research suggests it may...
Certain personality traits may protect you from Alzheimer’s disease
A recent study from the University of Geneva suggests that some personality traits—such as being curious, independent, and less concerned with pleasing others—might help...
Where you live may affect your risk of dementia, study finds
A new study suggests that people living in poorer neighborhoods may have a higher risk of developing dementia compared to those living in more...
How cholesterol may play a hidden role in Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is best known for causing memory loss and confusion, but early signs often include non-cognitive symptoms like sleep problems, anxiety, and...
Widely used heart drugs may lower dementia risk in older adults
A study from the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden has found that some commonly used cardiovascular medications are linked to a reduced risk of dementia...
New drug could delay Alzheimer’s symptoms, study shows
A new international study has offered hope that Alzheimer’s disease may one day be preventable—at least in people genetically destined to develop it. The...