Alzheimer's disease

Numbers of cognitive declines in older people more than doubled in ten years

Scientists found that the number of cognitive declines in older people more than doubled in ten years.

Boosting the brain’s cleaning crew to mop up Alzheimer’s disease

In a study from UC San Francisco, scientists found the discovery of how to shift damaged brain cells from a diseased state into a...

Researchers show a new cause of Alzheimer’s disease

A recent study from the University of Pennsylvania found that Alzheimer’s Disease is driven by epigenetic changes—how and when certain genes are turned on and...

Why Alzheimer’s disease damages certain parts of the brain

Scientists found clues as to why certain parts of the brain are particularly vulnerable to Alzheimer's damage.

This plant compound may help treat Alzheimer’s disease

A cup of ruby red hibiscus tea not only warms the body in winter but is also known to boost the immune system, control...

Alzheimer’s disease: mounting evidence that herpes virus is a cause

The virus implicated in Alzheimer’s disease, herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV1), is better known for causing cold sores.

Mental health symptoms in Alzheimer’s disease

In addition to memory problems and other cognitive symptoms, most people with Alzheimer's disease also suffer from mental health issues.

Alzheimer’s disease can be diagnosed before symptoms occur

It has long been known that there are two proteins linked to Alzheimer's—beta-amyloid, which forms plaques in the brain, and tau, which at a...

One year of aerobic exercise may reduce risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for 60–80% of dementia cases, according to the Alzheimer's Association. The group estimates more than...

Scientists find new biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease

In a study from University Medicine Greifswald, scientists have found a new biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease. They found that increased spermidine blood levels are an...