Alzheimer's disease

Intermittent fasting could help protect the brain from age-related diseases like Alzheimer’s

As the world population has grown older, Alzheimer’s disease has become increasingly common. Alzheimer’s disease is the most prevalent form of dementia. Dementia is a...

Weight changes in early Parkinson’s may signal thinking skill shifts

Imagine you or someone you love has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, a condition that affects both body and brain.

Stay active, sleep better, remember more: the magic trio for older people

Poor sleep can sometimes mess with the memory of older people. But guess what? If you're an older person who likes to stay active, you...

A potential game-changer in slowing down Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson's disease is a common brain disorder often seen in older people. People with Parkinson's can have trouble moving, balancing, and even speaking. This happens...

Common blood condition linked to reduced Alzheimer’s risk

Researchers at Stanford Medicine have uncovered an unexpected link between a common blood condition and a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

Protein from the liver may cause Alzheimer’s disease in the brain

A groundbreaking study from Curtin University, Australia, reveals that the liver-produced amyloid protein can induce neurodegeneration in the brain. This discovery implies a potential significant...

Discovering Alzheimer’s disease: energy problems may be the root cause

Alzheimer's disease is a condition that impacts older people around the world. It is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking,...

Mediterranean – keto diet may help in fighting Alzheimer’s disease

Wake Forest University School of Medicine experts have been busy doing interesting research. They say a special kind of diet called the Mediterranean-based ketogenic diet...

New cause of Parkinson’s disease: Implications for treatment and dementia prevention

Scientists made a significant discovery, identifying a pathway blockage that disrupts the regulation of mitochondria, the powerhouse of nerve cells.

Fruit sugar and Alzheimer’s disease: What you need to know

A recent study from the University of Colorado has uncovered an intriguing connection between the evolutionary survival response of early humans to forage for...