Alzheimer's disease

Scientists find a new way to predict future dementia, Alzheimer’s risk

In a new study from the Johns Hopkins, researchers found that the development of dementia late in life, often from Alzheimer's disease, is linked...

This noise could boost your memory function and improve deep sleep

Deep sleep is critical for memory consolidation. Sleep disturbances have been observed in people with mild cognitive impairment, a warning sign for Alzheimer’s disease. The...

This study finds a big cause of poor memory in older people

In a recent study at the University of Washington, researchers found that one of the keys to having a healthy brain at any age...

Your eyes can show early warning for Alzheimer’s disease, study confirms

In a recent study from the Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute, researchers found how an imaging technique that measures blood flow in the back...

This common tooth disease may increase risks of dementia

In a recent study from Malmö University, researchers found cognitive functioning and dementia risk can be dramatically affected by oral health. They found periodontitis is...

This simple 12-minute medication may reduce your Alzheimer’s risk

It is projected that up to 152 million people worldwide will be living with Alzheimer's disease (AD) by 2050. To date there are no...

This sleep problem common in people with memory problems

Obstructive sleep apnea is when breathing is repeatedly interrupted during sleep. Research has shown people with this sleep disorder have an increased risk of developing...

New finding may help develop eye test to detect Alzheimer’s before symptoms

In a new study from Western Sydney University, researchers found a connection between the accumulation of rogue proteins in the eye and Alzheimer's disease. The...

This new drug may prevent Alzheimer’s disease effectively and safely

In a recent study at the University of California San Diego, researchers found that a new drug that could prevent Alzheimer’s disease by modulating,...

Higher blood pressure at night than in daytime may increase Alzheimer’s disease risk

In a new study from Uppsala University, researchers found that higher blood pressure at night than in daytime may be a risk factor for...