A new warning sign for Alzheimer’s disease found in the blood
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious brain condition that slowly worsens over time. It affects millions of people around the world, mostly older adults. People...
Father’s Alzheimer’s may raise risk of brain changes linked to the disease
New research has found that people whose fathers had Alzheimer’s disease may be more likely to develop early brain changes linked to the condition.
The...
Study shows a big hidden cause of Alzheimer’s disease
A groundbreaking study from Yale-NUS College has revealed a new way of thinking about Alzheimer’s disease, a condition that affects memory, thinking, and behavior—especially...
Why some people with Alzheimer’s lose vision first
Alzheimer’s disease is most often linked with memory loss. But for some people, the first signs are not memory problems at all. Instead, they...
Video games could help detect Alzheimer’s early—just as well as blood tests
New research from Rutgers University in Newark suggests that simple video games might be able to detect Alzheimer’s disease years before symptoms appear—just as...
A simple video game could detect Alzheimer’s effectively
A group of scientists from Rutgers University in Newark has created a new kind of memory test that uses video games to help doctors...
Surprising study finds married older adults may face higher dementia risk
A new long-term study has found something unexpected: older adults who are divorced or never married may actually have a lower risk of developing...
This accurate blood test can help track Alzheimer’s development
A team of scientists has created a new blood test that can do more than just detect Alzheimer’s disease. It can also show how...
Scientists find new drug for Alzheimer’s treatment
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, a condition that affects memory, thinking, and behavior.
It slowly damages the brain and gets worse...
Poor sleep may shrink brain regions tied to Alzheimer’s risk
A new study from Yale School of Medicine has found that people who spend less time in deep sleep and dream-related sleep may have...