Does major surgery increase your Alzheimer’s disease?
Scientists from Stanford University put a fine point on the concern that major surgery, which is highly invasive, may accelerate cognitive decline in some...
‘Bad’ mouth bacteria linked to Alzheimer’s sign in older people
Scientists from New York University found older adults with more “bad” than “good” bacteria in their gums are more likely to have evidence for...
FDA-approved drugs may slow, reverse Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists from Washington University in St. Louis found potential new treatment targets for Alzheimer’s disease, as well as existing drugs that have therapeutic potential...
This ADHD drug may help treat Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists from Emory University found that boosting levels of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine with atomoxetine, a repurposed ADHD medication, may be able to stall neurodegeneration...
Common signs for Lewy body dementia people should know
Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a disease associated with abnormal deposits of a protein called alpha-synuclein in the brain.
These deposits, called Lewy bodies, affect...
Scientists find the cause of sleepiness in Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists from UC San Francisco found that the lethargy that many Alzheimer's patients experience is caused not by a lack of sleep, but rather...
Scientists find better way to detect common cognitive disease
In recent years, the subcortical small-vessel disease has become an increasingly common cognitive diagnosis.
Scientists from the University of Gothenburg found that it is possible...
What is frontotemporal dementia?
Frontotemporal disorders (FTD), sometimes called frontotemporal dementia, are the result of damage to neurons in the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain.
Many possible...
This promising Alzheimer’s drug may improve memory in normal aging
A new study from the University of Colorado found that a potential treatment for Alzheimer's disease may also improve cognitive function in Down syndrome and...
Three biggest risk factors for your dementia risk
A new study from the University of Minnesota found nearly half of all dementia cases in the U.S. may be linked to a dozen...