New blood test in Alzheimer’s disease could advance treatment
Since its discovery, Alzheimer’s disease has been a challenge to test for and predict in patients.
Currently, testing is primarily done through brain imaging and...
This sleep pattern linked to high risk of Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study, researchers found disturbed sleep patterns do not cause Alzheimer's disease.
But people who are at high genetic risk of developing Alzheimer's...
Scientists find a new link between Alzheimer’s disease and diabetes
In a new study, researchers found a link of blood markers of diabetes with brain beta-amyloid accumulation among older people at risk of dementia.
The...
Aging memories may not be ‘worse,’ just ‘different’
"Memory is the first thing to go."
Everyone has heard it, and decades of research studies seem to confirm it: While it may not always...
Right under your nose: An easier way to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study, researchers have discovered a new way to diagnose Alzheimer's disease by analyzing the levels of specific proteins in nasal discharge.
This...
Cannabis CBD could improve blood flow to your brain’s major memory area
In a new study, researchers found a single dose of cannabidiol (CBD) helped increase blood flow to the hippocampus, an important area of the...
Can sleep protect you from forgetting old memories?
From lowering your risk of obesity and heart disease to improving your concentration and overall daily performance, sleep has been proven to play a...
Infrared lasers may help treat Alzheimer’s disease
A notable characteristic of several neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, is the formation of harmful plaques that contain aggregates—also known as fibrils—of...
This thinking style may increase your risk of Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study, researchers found that persistently engaging in negative thinking patterns may raise the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
They found 'repetitive negative thinking'...
Overweight and obesity can strongly harm brain function, increase Alzheimer’s risk
In a new study, researchers found as a person's weight goes up, all regions of the brain go down in activity and blood flow.
They...