Did the pandemic age our brains? New study suggests it might have
The COVID-19 pandemic may have aged our brains faster—even if we were never infected with the virus—according to a new study led by researchers...
Cancer drugs may help reverse Alzheimer’s brain changes, study finds
In a groundbreaking study, scientists from UC San Francisco and the Gladstone Institutes have identified two cancer drugs that could help reverse the harmful...
Exercise may help slow memory loss in people at risk for Alzheimer’s
Researchers from the University of California San Diego and Wake Forest University have found that regular exercise, even at low intensity, may help older...
Scientists find a new drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease
More than 55 million people around the world suffer from dementia, often caused by Alzheimer’s disease and other brain disorders.
These conditions destroy brain and...
Study shows a big cause of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious illness that mainly affects older people. It causes memory loss, confusion, and changes in behavior.
It is the most common...
New brain map reveals how genes influence Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists have known for a while that Alzheimer’s disease affects some areas of the brain more than others. One key player in this damage...
Good cholesterol linked to Alzheimer’s disease in these people
A new study suggests that high levels of HDL cholesterol, often called “good cholesterol,” may be linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease...
Type 2 diabetes may rewire the brain like early Alzheimer’s
New research suggests that Type 2 diabetes may change the brain in ways that look a lot like early Alzheimer’s disease.
Scientists from the University...
Shingles vaccine may lower dementia risk by 20%, study finds
A surprising public health policy in Wales may have revealed powerful evidence that the shingles vaccine could help reduce the risk of developing dementia.
In...
Why some people experience vision problems first in Alzheimer’s
A new study from University College London (UCL) has found that differences in brain protein distribution and inflammation may help explain why some people...