‘Elite sleeper’ genes could protect the brain from Alzheimer’s disease
A new study from UC San Francisco found some people are gifted with genes that pack the benefits of slumber into an efficient time...
Daytime napping strongly linked to Alzheimer’s disease
Daytime napping is common among older adults. The longitudinal link between daytime napping and cognitive aging, however, is unknown.
In a new study from Brigham...
This metal may reduce risk of dementia
In a new study from the University of Cambridge, researchers have found a link suggesting that lithium could decrease the risk of developing dementia,...
These foods may protect your brain from Alzheimer’s disease
Epidemiological evidence linking diet, one of the most important modifiable lifestyle factors, and risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD) is rapidly increasing.
However, there is little...
Blood test could diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, study confirms
In a new study from the University of Kentucky ,researchers found promising results for a blood test that could be used to identify Alzheimer's changes in...
Vascular dementia: What you need to know
Vascular dementia is the second most common form of dementia, after Alzheimer’s disease, affecting almost a third of people over age 70.
Dementia causes a decline...
Healthy lifestyle could greatly reduce Alzheimer’s disease risk, shows study
In a recent study supported by NIH, researchers found that combining more healthy lifestyle behaviors may help substantially lower the risk for Alzheimer’s disease.
Those...
This study shows a new biomarker of Alzheimer’s disease
In a recent study published in Nature Aging, researchers found a new biomarker of Alzheimer’s disease.
They reported how declines in a measure of brain network...
Scientists find the world’s lowest dementia rates in Amazon
A new study reveals that two indigenous groups in the Bolivian Amazon have among the lowest rates of dementia in the world.
Aamong older Tsimane...
How is Alzheimer’s disease treated?
Alzheimer’s disease is complex, and it is therefore unlikely that any one drug or other intervention will ever successfully treat it in all people...