New cause of Parkinson’s disease: Implications for treatment and dementia prevention
Scientists made a significant discovery, identifying a pathway blockage that disrupts the regulation of mitochondria, the powerhouse of nerve cells.
Fruit sugar and Alzheimer’s disease: What you need to know
A recent study from the University of Colorado has uncovered an intriguing connection between the evolutionary survival response of early humans to forage for...
New study reveals link between iron and Alzheimer’s disease
Recent research suggests a connection between the presence of iron in the brain and Alzheimer's disease.
The power of strawberries: potential protection against Alzheimer’s
A simple addition to your diet might help protect your brain against Alzheimer's. The hero here is the humble strawberry.
A failing nose: the unexpected predictor of dementia and Alzheimer’s
The human sense of smell provides more than just alerts to potential dangers like fire or culinary delights.
Researchers at the University of Chicago Medicine...
Scientists find unique risk of Alzheimer’s disease in Ashkenazi Jews
The Issue: Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease, or AD, is a common disease around the globe that affects people's memory and thinking skills.
However, most of the...
Heart disease may lead to dementia in older people
Many older people have a type of heart problem called ischemic heart disease. a new study says that these people may also be more likely to get dementia.
Sleeping pills may fight against Alzheimer’s disease
Understanding Alzheimer's and Sleep Issues
Alzheimer's disease is a scary sickness that affects the brain. It causes people to forget things and feel confused. Oddly...
New study reveals sugar’s link to Alzheimer’s risk
It's known that diabetes increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease, but scientists at Wake Forest University School of Medicine have made a fascinating discovery...
New blood test may detect Alzheimer’s disease decade before symptoms show
Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative condition that causes progressive memory loss and cognitive impairment.
Although the disease begins to affect the brain decades before symptoms...