New test detects Lewy body disease before symptoms
Lewy body disease, encompassing Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia, stands as the second most prevalent neurodegenerative condition after Alzheimer's disease.
Researchers from Lund University...
Frontotemporal dementia: we discovered a brain fold that may delay onset of symptoms
Few people had probably heard of frontotemporal dementia until earlier this year, when the family of actor Bruce Willis announced the 68-year-old had been...
High-sugar diet linked to brain insulin resistance and Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in the United States have uncovered a link between obesity and neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer's...
Changing treatment of Parkinson’s may improve quality of life
A recent study led by researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) provides renewed hope for patients with advanced Parkinson's disease who have...
Being bilingual slows brain ageing, and can prevent Alzheimer’s
Humans are organised into around 200 nations, yet there are roughly 6,000 languages in existence. It therefore seems obvious that bilingualism is much more...
People over 50 had faster cognitive decline in COVID pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a far-reaching impact on many aspects of our lives, and now, emerging research suggests that it may have taken...
Two rheumatoid arthritis drugs may lower Parkinson’s disease risk
Recent research has revealed promising potential in two rheumatoid arthritis drugs for reducing the risk of Parkinson's disease.
While some earlier studies had suggested that...
Metabolic increase in brain may show early signs of Alzheimer’s disease
Metabolic Increase in Brain's Hippocampus Identified as Early Indicator of Alzheimer's Disease, Opening New Avenues for Early Intervention"
Researchers from Karolinska Institutet have made a...
Blood test shows promise in detecting Alzheimer’s disease early
Alzheimer's disease is a devastating neurodegenerative condition that affects millions of people worldwide.
Detecting it in its early stages can be challenging and often requires...
Only 1 in 5 older Americans get Alzheimer’s screening last year, study finds
A recent poll has revealed that only one in five individuals aged 65 to 80 have undergone cognitive screening in the past year.
Despite this...