Alzheimer’s and COVID-19 share this thing in common
In a new study from University College London, researchers found an anti-viral gene that impacts the risk of both Alzheimer's disease and severe COVID-19.
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These places in the U.S. have much more deaths from Alzheimer’s
In a new study presented at the Alzheimer’s Association’s annual meeting, researchers found death rates from Alzheimer’s disease are particularly high in the rural...
This stuff in basil may protect against Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study from the University of South Florida, researchers found fenchol, a natural compound abundant in some plants including basil, can help...
This common cancer drug may help reverse Alzheimer’s symptoms
In a new study from University of British Columbia, researchers found a drug commonly used to treat cancer can restore memory and cognitive function...
This anti-seizure drug could improve cognitive function in Alzheimer’s
In a new study from UCLA, researchers found an inexpensive anti-seizure medication markedly improves learning and memory and other cognitive functions in Alzheimer's patients...
This stuff in the brain can predict memory decline in Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study from Karolinska Institutet, researchers compared how well different Alzheimer's biomarkers predict the progression of the disease and its effect on...
These old people can slow cognitive decline
In a new study from the University of Michigan, researchers found feeling happy about life slowed the cognitive decline among older adults.
They found that...
Scientists confirm the link between type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, researchers confirmed the link between type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer's disease.
They found that...
This new light treatment may slow down Alzheimer’s disease, MIT study finds
In a recent study presented at the Alzheimer’s Association annual meeting, researchers found a new ‘light flash’ treatment may help slow down Alzheimer’s disease.
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A new way to detect early signs of Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study, researchers found certain changes in a part of the brain stem, visible in scans, might be a potential early indicator...