COVID-19 may cause Alzheimer’s disease-like dementia
In a new study from Cleveland Clinic, researchers found how COVID-19 can lead to Alzheimer's disease-like dementia.
The findings showed overlap between COVID-19 and brain...
People with Alzheimer’s disease have these 2 metals in the brain
In a new study from the U.K., Germany and the U.S., researchers found evidence of an unusual kind of copper and iron in the...
This eye disease could mean higher risk of cognitive decline
In a recent study published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology, researchers found a type of glaucoma called normal-tension glaucoma is linked to an...
This exercise can benefit cognitive function in older people, study confirms
In a new study from Florida Atlantic University, researchers confirm that aerobic physical activity and exercise training may delay or prevent the onset of...
New method shows promise in treating Alzheimer’s and related dementias
Researchers remain perplexed as to what causes dementia and how to treat and reverse the cognitive decline seen in patients.
In a new study from...
Having trouble falling asleep can predict cognitive impairment in later life
In a new study from the University of Michigan, researchers found that having trouble falling asleep, as compared to other patterns of insomnia, was...
FDA approves a new drug for treating Alzheimer’s disease
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Aduhelm (aducanumab) for the treatment of Alzheimer’s, a debilitating disease affecting 6.2 million Americans.
Aduhelm was approved...
Unhealthy lifestyle habits can lead to Alzheimer’s disease
For years, research to pin down the underlying cause of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has been focused on plaques found to be building up in...
This sleep-related brain activity can help prevent Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study from The Pennsylvania State University, researchers found evidence of sleep-dependent low-frequency (<0.1 Hz) global brain activity in the clearance of...
Secondary infections can inflame the brain, worsening cognition in Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study from Trinity College Dublin, researchers found that secondary infections and new inflammatory events amplify the brain's immune response and affect...