Brain’s gatekeepers may hold the key to Alzheimer’s and stroke risk
When people talk about brain diseases like Alzheimer’s or stroke, they usually think about neurons—the brain cells responsible for thinking, memory, and movement.
But new...
Air pollution may increase dementia risk, study finds
New research has found that air pollution—including car exhaust and smoke from burning wood—raises the risk of developing dementia.
The study looked at data from...
Midlife exercise could help prevent Alzheimer’s, study finds
Increasing physical activity between the ages of 45 and 65 could help prevent Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research published in the journal Alzheimer's...
Could a sleeping pill help lower Alzheimer’s risk?
A small new study has found that taking a sleeping pill before bed may lower the levels of certain proteins linked to Alzheimer’s disease.
This...
Shingles vaccine may help lower dementia risk
A unique public health policy in Wales has provided some of the strongest evidence yet that a vaccine could help lower the risk of...
Why some lifestyle choices can increase dementia risk
Forty-five percent of dementia cases are potentially preventable, and simple lifestyle choices including exercise, diet and social connection all contribute to your risk score.
But...
This vision loss disease has a surprising link with Alzheimer’s
Glaucoma is an eye disease that can slowly steal your sight. It damages the optic nerve, which is the part of the eye that...
Dementia diagnosis takes an average of 3.5 years
People with dementia are diagnosed an average of 3.5 years after symptoms are first noticed, or even longer (4.1 years) for those with early-onset...
Scientists find how to reverse memory loss
Mitochondria, the tiny energy-producing structures inside cells, are essential for keeping our bodies — and especially our brains — functioning.
A new study published in...
New blood test can diagnose and stage Alzheimer’s disease
A newly developed blood test for Alzheimer’s disease can not only help diagnose the condition but also determine how far it has progressed, according...