Alzheimer's disease

Midlife exercise could help prevent Alzheimer’s, study finds

Increasing physical activity between the ages of 45 and 65 could help prevent Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research published in the journal Alzheimer's...

Could a sleeping pill help lower Alzheimer’s risk?

A small new study has found that taking a sleeping pill before bed may lower the levels of certain proteins linked to Alzheimer’s disease. This...

Shingles vaccine may help lower dementia risk

A unique public health policy in Wales has provided some of the strongest evidence yet that a vaccine could help lower the risk of...

Why some lifestyle choices can increase dementia risk

Forty-five percent of dementia cases are potentially preventable, and simple lifestyle choices including exercise, diet and social connection all contribute to your risk score. But...

This vision loss disease has a surprising link with Alzheimer’s

Glaucoma is an eye disease that can slowly steal your sight. It damages the optic nerve, which is the part of the eye that...

Dementia diagnosis takes an average of 3.5 years

People with dementia are diagnosed an average of 3.5 years after symptoms are first noticed, or even longer (4.1 years) for those with early-onset...

Scientists find how to reverse memory loss

Mitochondria, the tiny energy-producing structures inside cells, are essential for keeping our bodies — and especially our brains — functioning. A new study published in...

New blood test can diagnose and stage Alzheimer’s disease

A newly developed blood test for Alzheimer’s disease can not only help diagnose the condition but also determine how far it has progressed, according...

Scientists find how to restores memory in Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most heartbreaking conditions that affect people as they grow older. It slowly takes away a person’s memory and ability...

Cats and Alzheimer’s: surprising brain similarities offer hope for humans and pets

Many people know that Alzheimer’s disease is a serious brain condition in humans, but few realize that our pets can suffer from something very...