Alzheimer's disease

Scientists solve a big puzzle of Alzheimer’s disease

Years before symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease occur, damaging proteins amyloid beta and tau accumulate in the brain. Scientists have found that amyloid accumulates first, but...

This daily nutrient may play a critical role in treating Alzheimer’s disease

Choline is an important nutrient that is naturally present in some foods and can be used as a dietary supplement. All plant and animal cells...

Alzheimer’s disease impacts women more and differently

November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month, and many people don't realize that of the 5.8 million Americans living with Alzheimer's disease, nearly two-thirds are women. The...

Researchers find how to predict who will develop Alzheimer’s

Dementia has a group of symptoms that commonly include problems with memory, thinking, problem-solving, language and perception. It is not a disease in its own...

This exercise may improve memory in seniors

In a new study, researchers examined the impact of exercise on the brain and found that high-intensity workouts improve memory in older adults. The study...

Different types of Alzheimer’s disease may require different treatments

In a new study, researchers examined a key region of the brain and found that patterns of Alzheimer's-related damage differed by subtype and age...

Scientists discover critical time window to halt Alzheimer’s disease

In a new study, researchers have made a big development in understanding how Alzheimer's disease spreads through the brain. They discovered a critical period of...

Scientists make a major breakthrough in Alzheimer’s disease treatment

In a new study, researchers have made a big breakthrough in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. They found two short peptides, or strings of amino...

Eating too much salt may increase your risk of cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s

In a new study, researchers found a high-salt diet promotes cognitive impairment through the Alzheimer-linked protein tau. A high-salt diet may negatively affect cognitive function...

This stuff in the blood linked to high risks of Alzheimer’s

In a new study, researchers found higher serum levels of elaidic acid, a biomarker for industrial trans fat, are linked to an increased risk...