Your Sleep May Hold an Early Alzheimer’s Clue
Most people wake briefly many times during the night without realizing it.
New research suggests that the pattern of these tiny awakenings could someday help...
Study Finds a New Cause of Alzheimer’s Disease
Scientists have found new clues about what may happen in the brain before Alzheimer’s disease develops.
The research suggests that problems with the way cells...
Overactive Immune System May Fuel Alzheimer’s
Scientists have discovered a possible new way to slow the brain damage caused by Alzheimer’s disease.
The research suggests that an immune system signal called...
Blood Changes Reveal New Clues to Alzheimer’s
Scientists have found hundreds of changes in the blood that may help explain why some people develop memory and thinking problems linked to Alzheimer’s...
Scientists Find a New Weak Spot in Alzheimer’s
A protein that normally helps cells handle everyday signals may become harmful in dementia, according to new research from ETH Zurich.
Scientists have also created...
Air Pollution May Leave Alzheimer’s Mark on Your Brain
Breathing polluted air may affect more than the lungs and heart. A new study suggests that common outdoor air pollutants are also linked to...
New Compound Could Slow Alzheimer’s Damage
Scientists at ETH Zurich have developed an experimental compound that may offer a new way to slow some of the damage caused by Alzheimer’s...
7 Blood Proteins May Help Track Alzheimer’s Stage
A simple blood draw is moving closer to providing information about Alzheimer’s disease that once required expensive brain scans.
Researchers have identified a group of...
This Eye Disease May Signal Higher Alzheimer’s Risk
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that can gradually damage vision, often without causing noticeable symptoms at first.
The damage affects the optic nerve,...
3 Midlife Habits Linked to 13 Extra Years Without Dementia
Keeping your blood pressure in a healthy range, avoiding diabetes and not smoking during middle age may do much more than protect your heart.
A...