Alzheimer's disease

The ten factors linked to increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Although there’s still no cure, researchers are continuing to develop a better understanding of what increases a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. A recent...

High omega-3 DHA level linked to 49% lower risk of Alzheimer’s

In a study from the Fatty Acid Research Institute, scientists found that people with a higher blood DHA level are 49% less likely to...

Higher blood pressure at night linked to Alzheimer’s disease

In a recent study from Uppsala University, scientists found that higher blood pressure at night than in the daytime may be a risk factor...

Scientists find how to detect Alzheimer’s disease in blood

In a study from Hokkaido University and Toppan, scientists have developed a method to detect build-up of amyloid β in the brain, a characteristic...

Decreased proteins, not amyloid plaques, are linked to Alzheimer’s disease

In a study from the University of Cincinnati and elsewhere, scientists suggest that Alzheimer's disease is caused by a decline in levels of a...

Cancer diagnosis linked to better outcomes in Alzheimer’s disease

In a study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, scientists found people with a cancer diagnosis have better outcomes in Alzheimer’s disease. They showed...

Healthy blood vessels may delay Alzheimer’s disease

In a study from the University of Copenhagen and Yale, scientists found high blood pressure may affect conditions such as Alzheimer's disease by interfering...

Reduced deep sleep linked to early signs of Alzheimer’s disease

In a study from Washington University in St. Louis, scientists found that older people who have less slow-wave sleep—the deep sleep you need to consolidate memories and wake up...

‘Good cholesterol’ may have a role in Alzheimer’s prevention

Medical guidelines meant to reduce the risk for heart disease focus on levels of cholesterol in the blood, including low-density lipoproteins (LDL), labeled "bad...

People with this eye disease have much higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease

In a study from the Taichung Veterans General Hospital, scientists found that people with a specific type of glaucoma, called normal-tension glaucoma, are at...