Alzheimer's disease

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).

Alzheimer’s: blood biomarker may help identify the disease ten years before symptoms start

Though Alzheimer’s disease affects more than 55 million people worldwide, there’s still no cure for the condition – and treatment options are limited. While recent...

Picking your nose may increase risk of Alzheimer’s disease, study finds

The olfactory nerve in the nose is directly exposed to air and offers a short pathway to the brain, one which bypasses the blood-brain barrier. It’s...

Major Alzheimer’s risk factors harm men more than women

In a study from the University of Alberta, scientists found that important risk factors in Alzheimer's disease affect men and women very differently. They used...

Scientists develop new sensor to detect Alzheimer’s early

In a study from SFU Nanodevice Fabrication Group, scientists developed a new biosensor that can be used to screen for Alzheimer's disease and other...

This diabetes drug can help protect against Alzheimer’s disease

In a study from Karolinska Institutet, scientists found mechanisms associated with a particular diabetes drug can also help to protect against Alzheimer's disease. The findings...

Hormone therapy may prevent Alzheimer’s disease in older women

In a study from the University of East Anglia and elsewhere, scientists found that hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) could help prevent Alzheimer's Dementia among...