Eye exams could soon reveal early signs of Alzheimer’s
A routine trip to the eye doctor may one day do more than check your vision—it could also provide an early warning of Alzheimer’s...
Alzheimer’s drug can lead to weight loss without diet or exercise
A surprising new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has found that a drug originally created to treat brain conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and schizophrenia...
Mediterranean diet may offset genetic risk of Alzheimer’s disease
A new study suggests that following a Mediterranean-style diet could lower the risk of dementia, especially for people who carry genes that make them...
Scientists discover a new cause of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious brain condition that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills.
It affects millions of people around the world and is especially...
Eye exams help spot Alzheimer’s years before symptoms show
Scientists at The Jackson Laboratory in the U.S. have made a discovery that could change how doctors detect Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias in...
Low- and no-calorie sweeteners may cause memory loss, study finds
A new study has found that people who consume a lot of low- and no-calorie sweeteners—like those used in diet sodas, sugar-free gum, and...
This daily nutrient may prevent Alzheimer’s heart and liver diseases
Choline is a nutrient that helps keep our bodies and brains healthy. Although the liver makes a little bit of choline, we get most...
Study finds new cause of Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss
Researchers at Emory University’s Goizueta Brain Health Institute and its partners have discovered important changes in the blood that may help explain how Alzheimer’s...
Can brain fat promote Alzheimer’s disease?
It was long believed that fat in the brain had little to do with neurodegenerative diseases.
But a new study from Purdue University challenges that...
Ten ways diabetes and dementia are linked
The link between diabetes and dementia is becoming increasingly clear.
New research shows how blood sugar problems affect brain health and vice versa.
Here are ten...