Alzheimer’s brain changes more common in older people than previously thought
A new study has found that changes in the brain linked to Alzheimer’s disease are more common than we thought in very old people,...
Why ‘good’ cholesterol may increase risk of Alzheimer’s
A new study has found that high levels of HDL cholesterol, often called “good cholesterol,” might not be as helpful as we once thought—at...
Feeling left out may age your brain faster, new study finds
New research from the University of St Andrews has found a direct link between social isolation and faster memory and thinking decline in older...
How a mild head injury could cause Alzheimer’s disease
New research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine has found why traumatic brain injuries (TBI), even mild ones, may raise the risk...
Obesity rapidly speeds up Alzheimer’s symptoms in the brain
Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills. It usually develops over many years, long before symptoms become obvious.
Scientists...
Disrupted your body clock may drive Alzheimer’s disease
People with Alzheimer’s disease often struggle with their daily routines.
They may have trouble sleeping through the night, take frequent naps during the day, or...
Research finds a very early sign of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious brain condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It slowly damages memory, thinking, and the ability to do everyday...
AI can spot missed Alzheimer’s diagnoses in medical records
Researchers at UCLA have created a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that may help find people with undiagnosed Alzheimer’s disease by looking at their...
New drug may help stop Alzheimer’s at its root
Most research on Alzheimer’s disease has focused on the buildup of amyloid plaques in the brain.
But a new study from Yale School of Medicine...
Common supplement can fight Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious brain condition that gets worse over time and is one of the main causes of dementia around the world.
It...