Blueberries could improve your cognitive function
In a study from the University of Cincinnati, researchers found blueberry supplementation improves memory in older adults.
The prevalence of dementia is increasing with the...
Body fitness linked to lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study from the Washington VA Medical Center, researchers found people who are more physically fit are less likely to develop Alzheimer's...
Scientists find alternative drug strategy against Alzheimer’s disease
Boosting levels of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine with atomoxetine, a repurposed ADHD medication, may be able to stall neurodegeneration in people with early signs of...
Alzheimer’s drug aducanumab: Unjust profits and false hopes
In a report from Michigan State University, researchers suggest that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's decision to approve aducanumab for the treatment of...
Scientists can find signs of Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms appear
In a recent study published in Neuropsychopharmacology, researchers found healthy people with a higher genetic risk of Alzheimer’s disease may show differences in brain structure...
Alzheimer’s disease and the holidays: What you need to know
The holidays can be a special time, but may present challenges for those with dementia and their loved ones.
Travel is fatiguing, being in a...
This home cognitive tests may detect Alzheimer’s earlier
Many people experience forgetfulness as they age, but it’s often difficult to tell if these memory issues are a normal part of aging or...
Even small brain lesions linked to cognitive decline
As our brains age, small lesions begin to pop up in the bundles of white matter that carry messages between our neurons.
The lesions can...
This study shows the cause of Alzheimer’s in brain
In a recent study published in Science Advances, researchers have used human data to quantify the speed of different processes that lead to Alzheimer’s disease.
They...
Scientists develop a better test for Alzheimer’s disease
Over half a million Canadians are currently living with Alzheimer's disease or a related form of dementia, and with a rapidly aging population, that...