An optimistic partner may help reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study, researchers found that optimistic people may contribute to the health of their partners.
They examined 4,500 couples and found that having...
Heart attack patients with mild cognitive impairment get fewer treatments
People with mild cognitive impairment don’t always receive the same, established medical treatment that patients with normal cognitive functioning get when they have a...
New genetic variants could reduce risk of Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study, researchers have identified a class of gene variants that appear to protect against Alzheimer's disease.
The research builds on previous studies...
Scientists find two big risk factors for cognitive decline
In a new study, researchers found that in older adults with excess belly fat, sustained elevations of blood sugar were linked to a higher...
Very tiny doses of lithium may help treat Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study, researchers found that very low doses of a certain formulation of lithium may help stop symptoms of advanced Alzheimer’s disease...
Scientists find new way to accurately detect Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study, researchers reported clinically accurate electrical biosensors for detecting Alzheimer's disease by measuring its core biomarkers using densely aligned carbon nanotubes.
The...
Flickering light may help treat Alzheimer’s disease
For over a century, Alzheimer's disease has confounded all attempts to treat it.
But in recent years, perplexing experiments using flickering light have shown promise.
In...
New way to predict Alzheimer’s disease-like memory loss before it strikes
For a person with Alzheimer's disease, there's no turning back the clock.
By the time she begins to experience memory loss and other worrisome signs,...
This drug may improve insomnia with Alzheimer’s disease
Suvorexant, sold under the trade name Belsomra, is a medication for the treatment of insomnia.
In a new study, researchers found suvorexant improves total sleep...
This food nutrient may help lower risk of Alzheimer’s, dementia
In a new study, researchers found that people who eat or drink more foods with the antioxidant flavonol, which is found in nearly all...