This common nutrient strongly linked to Alzheimer’s, heart and liver health
Choline, an essential nutrient produced in small amounts in the liver and found in foods including eggs, broccoli, beans, meat and poultry, is a...
Initial memory problems are linked with slower decline in Alzheimer’s disease
Dementia is not a specific disease but is rather a general term for the impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interfere...
Scientists confirm a primary cause of Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common neurodegenerative disease affecting the elderly worldwide, as well as one of the most common causes of dementia.
After more...
New test could detect Alzheimer’s disease 3.5 years ahead of clinical diagnosis
In a study from King's College London, scientists found a blood-based test that could be used to predict the risk of Alzheimer's disease up...
Possible link between Alzheimer’s disease and gut microbiome found in mice – new study
Researchers may have found an unlikely contributor to the development of Alzheimer’s disease: the bacteria in your gut.
Their study, published in the journal Science,...
A viral illness may increase risk of Alzheimer’s disease
In a study from the National Institutes of Health, scientists found a viral illness may increase a person's chances of later developing Alzheimer's disease.
They...
New sensor for early Alzheimer’s disease detection
Scientists are developing a new biosensor that can be used to screen for Alzheimer's disease and other diseases.
Six minutes of daily high-intensity exercise could help delay Alzheimer’s disease
In a study from the University of Otago, scientists found 6 minutes of high-intensity exercise could extend the lifespan of a healthy brain and...
Exercising with others may benefit older brains more
Scientists found cognitive benefits of regular exercise among older people. They also found even greater benefits when exercise is done with others.
‘Smart patch’ could help detect Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists have developed a new "smart patch" that can detect biomarkers of neurodegenerative diseases (such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's).