Loss of smell may signal early signs of Alzheimer’s disease
Our sense of smell does more than help us enjoy food or notice danger, like smoke from a fire. New research suggests it may...
Certain personality traits may protect you from Alzheimer’s disease
A recent study from the University of Geneva suggests that some personality traits—such as being curious, independent, and less concerned with pleasing others—might help...
Where you live may affect your risk of dementia, study finds
A new study suggests that people living in poorer neighborhoods may have a higher risk of developing dementia compared to those living in more...
How cholesterol may play a hidden role in Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is best known for causing memory loss and confusion, but early signs often include non-cognitive symptoms like sleep problems, anxiety, and...
Widely used heart drugs may lower dementia risk in older adults
A study from the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden has found that some commonly used cardiovascular medications are linked to a reduced risk of dementia...
New drug could delay Alzheimer’s symptoms, study shows
A new international study has offered hope that Alzheimer’s disease may one day be preventable—at least in people genetically destined to develop it. The...
Changes to speech and language can help detect Alzheimer’s early – here are five...
Ten million people are diagnosed with dementia worldwide each year – that’s more than ever. According to the Alzheimer’s Society approximately one million people...
New study reveals where Alzheimer’s is most common in the U.S.
A new study has found that Alzheimer’s disease is most common in the East and Southeast parts of the United States. These areas, which...
Alzheimer’s drug may be less effective in women, study finds
Sales of Leqembi (lecanemab), a drug that targets Alzheimer’s disease, have been climbing steadily since its approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration...
Early menopause may raise risk of Alzheimer’s in women, study finds
A new study has found that women who go through menopause earlier in life may face a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The...