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...
Brain fat may be the hidden cause of Alzheimer’s disease
For many years, scientists believed that fat inside the brain did not play an important role in diseases like Alzheimer’s.
Most research focused on the...
Used coffee grounds could help prevent Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
Millions of people around the world suffer from brain diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s.
These illnesses damage brain cells slowly over time. They can...
Your body has a natural molecule that fights Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
As people live longer, age-related brain diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s are becoming more common.
These conditions happen when certain proteins in the brain fold...
Could a common diabetes drug help prevent Alzheimer’s?
Alzheimer’s disease mostly affects older adults and is the most common type of dementia. It causes memory loss, confusion, and changes in behavior and...
Caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s can age you faster
When Brittany Butts was a teenager, she saw firsthand how hard it was to care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease.
Her grandmother had...
Could microplastics be fueling Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s?
Scientists are warning that tiny plastic particles called microplastics might be damaging our brains and increasing the risk of serious diseases like Alzheimer's and...
How a dangerous duo may trigger early Alzheimer’s damage
Scientists have long known that Alzheimer’s disease is linked to sticky plaques and tangled proteins in the brain.
In recent years, they have also discovered...
Could boosting “happiness chemical” help prevent Alzheimer’s?
A new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has found a possible link between low serotonin levels and memory problems in older adults.
The study, published...
Removing a brain protein could slow down Alzheimer’s, study finds
A new study has found that removing a certain protein in the brain could help reduce the damage caused by Alzheimer’s disease.
The research was...