Alzheimer’s diagnosis in one sibling linked to death risk in others
New research from the University of Southern California (USC) suggests that an Alzheimer's diagnosis in one sibling can lead to a shorter lifespan in...
Brain shrinkage in the hippocampus linked to cognitive decline, study finds
With the emergence of drugs targeting Alzheimer's-related amyloid-beta plaques in the brain, there's a growing need to differentiate between Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative...
Why men and women have different Alzheimer’s disease risk and severity
Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic have conducted a study shedding light on the sex-specific factors that may contribute to women's increased risk for Alzheimer's...
Used coffee grounds may help prevent brain diseases in older people
Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Huntington's affect a substantial number of individuals in the United States and incur significant healthcare costs each year.
However,...
Can daily multivitamins help preserve cognitive health in older people?
A recent study conducted by Wake Forest University School of Medicine in collaboration with Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston explored the potential benefits...
Scientists Find A New Cause Of Memory Loss In Alzheimer’s Disease
A study by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers, published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, reveals a potential connection between serotonin levels and memory issues...
Light therapy shows promise in reducing symptoms in Alzheimer’s
A recent study conducted by researchers at Weifang Medical University in China, along with their colleagues, has shed light on a potential breakthrough in...
Scientists discover protein linked to Frontotemporal Dementia
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) accounts for approximately 10% of neurodegenerative disease cases where proteins aggregate into amyloid filaments.
Researchers at the Medical Research Council (MRC) Laboratory...
More than a third of people with dementia don’t know they have it –...
Around 36% of people in England with dementia are unaware they have the condition, according to a new report from the Dementia Commission.
The report...
Housing instability increases Alzheimer’s and dementia risk in veterans, study finds
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society has revealed a concerning link between housing instability and the risk of...