Alzheimer’s disease can be diagnosed before symptoms occur
It has long been known that there are two proteins linked to Alzheimer's—beta-amyloid, which forms plaques in the brain, and tau, which at a...
One year of aerobic exercise may reduce risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for 60–80% of dementia cases, according to the Alzheimer's Association.
The group estimates more than...
Scientists find new biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease
In a study from University Medicine Greifswald, scientists have found a new biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease.
They found that increased spermidine blood levels are an...
Dementia diagnosis could be fast-tracked with AI
Forms of dementia could be spotted sooner and more easily by analyzing recordings of patients' electrical brain activity using AI.
Alzheimer’s or Lewy body dementia? A new method can help determine the type of...
Characteristics of patients' drawing processes can discriminate between patients with AD and DLB, offering a cheap, non-invasive, and quick screening tool.
Poor sleep linked to higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Sleep abnormalities are common in Alzheimer's disease, and sleep quality can be affected early in the preclinical stage of the disease, even when no...
Green tea compound may help reduce Alzheimer’s plaques in brain
Alzheimer's disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, affecting more than 6 million Americans, and its incidence is expected...
This study shows the cause of Alzheimer’s disease in human brain
In Alzheimer’s disease, tau and another protein called amyloid-beta build up into tangles and plaques—known collectively as aggregates—causing brain cells to die and the...
Bacteria in the nose may increase risk of Alzheimer’s disease
A bacterium commonly present in the nose can sneak into the brain and set off a cascade of events that may lead to Alzheimer's disease.
Nose picking could increase risk for Alzheimer’s and dementia, study finds
The olfactory nerve in the nose is directly exposed to air and offers a short pathway to the brain, one which bypasses the blood-brain barrier.
It's...