These blood pressure drugs may protect memory function in older people
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a risk factor for cognitive decline and dementia in older adults. Nearly half of American adults have elevated...
This study finds critical time window to halt Alzheimer’s disease
In a recent study published in the Journal of Neuroscience, researchers made big progress in understanding how Alzheimer’s disease spreads through the brain.
They discovered...
This new drug may reduce brain inflammation, help fight Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study from the University of Barcelona, researchers found a new drug that could shed light on the development of future strategies...
Scientists develop simple blood test for early detection of Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, researchers develop a simple but robust blood test for early detection...
Too much alcohol drinking may lead to Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States and is the most common form of neurodegenerative dementia. It afflicts 5.8...
Subconscious changes in movement may predict Alzheimer’s disease
As people go about their daily activities, complex fluctuations in their movement occur without conscious thought.
These fluctuations—known as fractal motor activity regulation (FMAR)—and their...
Chronic stress linked to Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
In a new review study from Curtin University, researchers found that chronic psychosocial stress—which involves a pathway called the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA axis)—may contribute...
Scientists find a noninvasive treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study from the University of Queensland, researchers found that ultrasound can overcome some of the detrimental effects of aging and dementia...
Making healthy choices may reduce your Alzheimer’s risk
No effective treatment for Alzheimer’s disease exists, even though more than 5 million Americans have it.
But what if there was a way to reduce...
Scientists find a new sign of Alzheimer’s disease in eyes
Over recent years, the retina has established its position as one of the most promising biomarkers for the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's.
In a new...