Does multiple sclerosis protect against Alzheimer’s?
In a surprising discovery, scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found that people with multiple sclerosis (MS) may be...
Study shows earliest warning sign of Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious brain illness that slowly damages memory and thinking.
Over time, people with Alzheimer’s can even lose the ability to do...
Why “failed” Alzheimer’s trials may hold the key to a cure
At the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in July, researchers from around the world—including physician-scientists from Cedars-Sinai—shared the latest findings from clinical trials testing potential...
How brain’s guardian cells hold the key to Alzheimer’s and stroke treatment
A new study from researchers at Gladstone Institutes and UC San Francisco has uncovered surprising insights into how the brain's support cells—not neurons—may play...
Hidden stress may speed up memory loss in older people
Stress that people keep inside may be quietly damaging brain health in older Chinese Americans, according to new research from Rutgers Health.
The study found...
Weekly vigorous exercise may protect brain health in high blood pressure
People with high blood pressure are more likely to experience memory loss and dementia as they age.
But a new study from Wake Forest University...
Early heart problems may be linked to brain shrinkage and dementia risk
People who start to show early signs of heart problems may also be experiencing early changes in their brain health, according to new research.
A...
Can a common mineral reverse Alzheimer’s disease?
For years, scientists have been searching for the first spark that triggers Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia.
They’ve also wondered why some...
Lack of this diet can harm heart, liver, and brain – even raise Alzheimer’s...
Choline is a nutrient that our bodies need to stay healthy. While the liver can make a small amount, we get most of it...
Boosting a brain enzyme may help reverse Alzheimer’s damage, study suggests
Scientists at Cedars-Sinai have found a way to restore the function of key brain immune cells in mice with Alzheimer’s disease—an advance that could...