Alzheimer's disease

This drug could improve memory in Alzheimer’s disease

Losing memory is a hallmark of Alzheimer's, a symptom of the disease that depletes a patient's quality of life. Improving memory and slowing cognitive changes...

Scientists find how to predict Alzheimer’s disease with nearly 100% accuracy

In a recent study published in Diagnostics, researchers developed a deep learning-based method that can predict the possible onset of Alzheimer’s disease from brain...

Why some older people less likely to have Alzheimer’s disease

Many people develop Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia as they get older. However, others remain sharp well into old age, even if their...

How to treat and manage Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer's disease and the urgent need for more effective treatments have been making headlines this year, with the FDA approving limited use of a...

Scientists find the cause of Alzheimer’s disease in human brain

In a new study from the University of Cambridge, researchers have used human data to quantify the speed of different processes that lead to...

These common foods may sharp your brain

In a recent study published in the Neurobiology of Aging, researchers found that a higher intake of specific nutrients is linked to lower brain...

Higher blood pressure at night linked to Alzheimer’s disease

In a recent study published in Hypertension, researchers found that higher blood pressure at night than in daytime may be a risk factor for...

This supplement could keep dementia at bay

Dementia—a condition involving the extreme loss of cognitive function—is caused by a variety of disorders, including Alzheimer's disease. Dementia mainly affects older people, and so...

How to sleep to prevent Alzheimer’s disease

Like so many other good things in life, sleep is best in moderation. In a new study from Washington University in St. Louis, researchers found...

Antioxidants may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease

In a new study from the Institut national de la recherche scientifique, researchers found that an oxidation-antioxidant imbalance in the blood is an early...