Alzheimer's disease

This personality may protect you from Alzheimer’s disease

In a recent study published in Biological Psychiatry, researchers found that changes in the brain linked to Alzheimer’s disease are often visible early on in...

This diet reduces your risk of cognitive impairment, dementia

In a new study from the University of Barcelona, researchers found a diet rich in plant products reduces the risk of cognitive impairment and...

This stuff in seafood may protect and improve your cognitive function

In a new study from Nottingham Trent University, researchers found examined the role of trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO), a molecule that is present in people's...

Drug Viagra may help prevent and treat Alzheimer’s disease

In a new study from Cleveland Clinic, researchers found sildenafil—an FDA-approved therapy for erectile dysfunction (Viagra) and pulmonary hypertension (Ravatio)—can be a promising drug...

Dental tool for snoring may slow down Alzheimer’s disease

A good night's sleep plays an essential role in regulating brain health by removing the waste material and toxins that accumulate. Although many things can...

This stroke drug could help treat Alzheimer’s disease and dementia

In a new study from the University of Southern California, researchers found a human stroke drug might also be a safe and powerful defense...

Scientists find a new drug to treat Parkinson’s disease

In a new study from Texas Biomedical Research Institute, researchers found a promising drug candidate to minimize uncontrolled, erratic muscle movements, called dyskinesia, associated...

This new new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease would be cheap

In a new study from the RIKEN Center for Brain Science, researchers have discovered that the protein α-endosulfine (ENSA) is involved in the development...

Scientists discover possible cause of Alzheimer’s disease

Prevailing theories posit plaques in the brain cause Alzheimer's disease. In a new study from UC Riverside, researchers found cells' slowing ability to clean themselves...

Inflammation may actually slow down cognitive decline in older people

Research has previously linked inflammation to Alzheimer’s disease (AD). But in a recent study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia, researchers found a surprising discovery about...