New blood test can detect Alzheimer’s disease years before symptoms appear
Alzheimer's disease begins decades before the onset of any symptoms, such as memory loss.
Consequently, early diagnosis increases the chances of slowing the disease down...
Scientists find new way to accurate predict risks of cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s disease
The human brain holds many clues about a person's long-term health.
In fact, research shows that a person's brain age is a more useful and...
Scientists find new trigger of inflammation in Alzheimer’s disease
In a study from UT Health San Antonio, scientists found that an inflammatory trigger during viral infections is increased in Alzheimer's disease and progressive...
Diabetes drug metformin may slow down cognitive decline
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar.
Metformin is a drug used to treat high blood sugar...
Common nutrient in meat, fish and beans may be key to preventing Alzheimer’s
In a recent study, scientists found that a lifelong dietary regimen of choline holds the potential to prevent Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
Choline is a nutrient...
Kick up your heels – ballroom dancing offers benefits to the aging brain and...
Social ballroom dancing can improve cognitive functions and reduce brain atrophy in older adults.
Some arthritis drugs may lower risks of Alzheimer’s, related dementias
Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia.
It is a progressive disease beginning with mild memory loss and possibly leading to loss of the...
New brain scanners may help treat cognitive problems in Parkinson’s disease
Scientists found that ultra-powerful 7T MRI scanners could be used to help identify those patients with Parkinson's disease.
Loss of motivation may be linked to Alzheimer’s disease
Why neuropsychiatric symptoms, such as apathy and irritability, appear in most Alzheimer's disease patients before the onset of memory loss.
New test could detect Alzheimer’s disease in blood
In a study from the University of Pittsburgh, scientists developed a test to detect a novel marker of Alzheimer's disease neurodegeneration in a blood...