Alzheimer's disease

Aging memories may not be ‘worse,’ just ‘different’

"Memory is the first thing to go." Everyone has heard it, and decades of research studies seem to confirm it: While it may not always...

Right under your nose: An easier way to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease

In a new study, researchers have discovered a new way to diagnose Alzheimer's disease by analyzing the levels of specific proteins in nasal discharge. This...

Cannabis CBD could improve blood flow to your brain’s major memory area

In a new study, researchers found a single dose of cannabidiol (CBD) helped increase blood flow to the hippocampus, an important area of the...

Can sleep protect you from forgetting old memories?

From lowering your risk of obesity and heart disease to improving your concentration and overall daily performance, sleep has been proven to play a...

Infrared lasers may help treat Alzheimer’s disease

A notable characteristic of several neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, is the formation of harmful plaques that contain aggregates—also known as fibrils—of...

This thinking style may increase your risk of Alzheimer’s disease

In a new study, researchers found that persistently engaging in negative thinking patterns may raise the risk of Alzheimer's disease. They found 'repetitive negative thinking'...

Overweight and obesity can strongly harm brain function, increase Alzheimer’s risk

In a new study, researchers found as a person's weight goes up, all regions of the brain go down in activity and blood flow. They...

This new drug could reverse Alzheimer’s-like memory loss

In a new study, researchers found a drug candidate previously shown to slow aging in brain cells may help reverse memory loss in inherited...

Education may protect people with Alzheimer’s gene from the disease

In a new study, researchers found even for people who carry the gene for early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, more years of education may slow the...

Why more women have Alzheimer’s disease than men

In a new study, researchers found middle-aged women are more likely than men to have changes in the brain related to Alzheimer's disease, as...