Alzheimer's disease

How blood test can warn Alzheimer’s before symptoms appear

Scientists at the University of California San Diego have found that high levels of a certain enzyme in the blood could be an early...

Alzheimer’s risk may begin in your 20s or 30s, study finds

A new study from Columbia University has revealed that warning signs linked to Alzheimer’s disease may appear much earlier in life than previously believed—even...

Most Americans want early Alzheimer’s diagnosis, new report finds

Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, affects an estimated 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older in...

Immune problem and inflammation play a key Role in Alzheimer’s disease

A new study has found that problems in the immune system might be a key factor in the start and worsening of Alzheimer’s disease....

Study shows new cause of Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease mostly affects older people. It causes serious problems like memory loss, confusion, and big changes in behavior. It is the main cause...

Scientists discover the metabolic cause of Parkinson’s disease

Researchers have made an exciting discovery that could lead to new treatments for Parkinson’s disease. A team from the UK Dementia Research Institute at the...

Brain’s ‘blue spot’ may hold clues to healthy aging and Alzheimer’s risk

Researchers at Cornell University have discovered that a small, deep part of the brain known as the “blue spot” may play a critical role...

Rheumatoid arthritis linked to faster cognitive decline in dementia

A new study from Sweden has found that people with both dementia and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may experience a faster decline in thinking and...

Exercise may help slow memory loss in older adults at risk for Alzheimer’s

New research from the University of California San Diego and Wake Forest University shows that both low and moderate-high intensity exercise can help protect...

How food can be used to support people living with dementia

As dementia rates rise globally, families and care partners are seeking ways to maintain meaningful connections with loved ones experiencing memory loss. In many cultures,...