1 in 2 older Americans with Alzheimer’s disease falls, study finds
With falls causing millions of injuries in older adults each year, it is an increasingly important public health concern.
In a study from Drexel University and elsewhere,...
Managing emotions better may prevent brain disease in older people
Negative emotions, anxiety, and depression are thought to promote the onset of neurodegenerative diseases and dementia.
But what is their impact on the brain and...
What the FDA’s accelerated approval of a new Alzheimer’s drug could mean for those...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the medication lecanemab, sold under the brand name Leqembi, on Jan. 6, 2023, through an “accelerated approval...
This healthy diet may slow down brain aging by 7 years, study finds
While cognitive abilities naturally diminish as part of the normal aging process, it may be possible to take a bite out of this expected...
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.