Stiff arteries may speed up early memory loss, study finds
New research suggests that stiff arteries—blood vessels that have lost their natural flexibility—may make the brain more vulnerable to early memory decline, even in...
Simple blood test could strongly improve Alzheimer’s diagnosis and treatment
Scientists have developed a new blood test that could make diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease faster, easier, and far less invasive—potentially opening the door for more...
Fruit compound may help fight Alzheimer’s, study finds
Scientists from the University of Seville in Spain and the University of Kent in the U.K. have made a discovery that could help people...
Scientists find how to restore memory in Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at UCLA Health have discovered a new molecule that could help improve memory in people with Alzheimer’s disease.
The molecule, called DDL-920, was tested...
Higher education linked to better memory at age 90 and beyond
A new study from the University of Helsinki shows that education continues to benefit brain health even into our 90s.
Researchers found that people over...
Super-active brain immune gene may increase Alzheimer’s risk
Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital have discovered how a specific gene mutation in the brain’s immune cells may play a surprising role in Alzheimer’s...
Common hospital drugs may increase dementia death risk
Hospice care is meant to bring comfort, peace, and dignity to people at the end of life. But for many Americans with dementia, the...
A spoonful of peanut butter may help detect Alzheimer’s early
Scientists at the University of Florida have come up with a clever and simple way to help doctors detect Alzheimer’s disease early—using peanut butter.
This...
Why Alzheimer’s and colon cancer rarely occur together
Scientists in China have found something very interesting that may explain why people with Alzheimer’s disease are less likely to get colon cancer, and...
Early menopause may increase dementia risk, study finds
A new international study led by researchers at the University of Galway has found that women who enter menopause at an earlier age may...