Alzheimer's disease

Pink noise may boost deep sleep, improve memory in older people

In a new study, researchers found that gentle sounds played during specific times during sleep could enhance deep or slow-wave sleep. The effect is strong...
Bad sleep in one's 50s, 60s may increase risk of Alzheimer's disease

Bad sleep in one’s 50s, 60s may increase risk of Alzheimer’s disease

In a new study, researchers found that people who report a decreased quality of sleep as they age from their 50s to their 60s...
Low-carb ‘Keto’ diet may improve cognition in older people

Low-carb ‘Keto’ diet may improve cognition in older people

In a new study, researchers found that a low-carb ‘Keto’ diet or an ‘Atkins-style’ diet may modestly improve cognitive functions in older people. The research...

Living in rural areas may help lower Alzheimer’s risk

In a new study, researchers found that people living in rural areas may be at lower risk of Alzheimer's disease. The research was conducted by...
Scientists create new blood test to detect Alzheimer’s

Scientists create new blood test to detect Alzheimer’s disease

In a new study, researchers have found a method to create a new blood marker capable of detecting Alzheimer's disease in the early stages. If...

Poor sleep linked to memory decline in older people

In a new study, researchers found that poor sleep is linked to decreased memory functions in older people. They found that variability in night-to-night sleep...

A new blood test for faster, cheaper and more accurate detection of Alzheimer’s disease

In a new study, researchers have developed a new blood test for faster, cheaper and more accurate detection of Alzheimer’s disease. This means doctors may...

Cognitive decline may be faster after a heart attack

In a new study, researchers found that people with incidental coronary heart disease are more likely to have faster cognitive decline in the long...

This high blood pressure drug may help treat Alzheimer’s

In a new study, researchers found the blood pressure drug nilvadipine could increase blood flow to the brain’s memory and learning center among people...

People with more than one health condition may have faster brain decline

In a new study, researchers found that people who have more than one chronic health condition, such as arthritis, diabetes, or heart disease, may...