Alzheimer's disease

Having a paid job may help cut risk of Alzheimer’s

In a new study, researchers found that having a paid job is linked to slower age-related cognitive decline and memory problems Cognitive decline and memory...

Exercise may protect against Alzheimer’s disease

In a new study, researchers found that higher levels of daily physical activity may protect against cognitive decline and brain damage from Alzheimer's disease. The...

New PET imaging may help monitor Alzheimer’s disease

In a new study, researchers found that a positron emission tomography (PET) staging system of β-amyloid (Aβ) accumulation in the brain may help monitor...

This exercise may help prevent cognitive decline

In a new study, researchers found that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) may help prevent age-related cognitive illnesses, such as dementia. They found that high-intensity interval...

Healthy blood vessels may be key to preventing Alzheimer’s disease

In a new study, researchers found that healthy blood vessels may be the answer to Alzheimer’s disease prevention. They suggest that if people are worried...

These brain activities may help prevent memory loss

In a new study, researchers found that mentally stimulating activities are linked to lower risk or delay of age-related memory loss called mild cognitive...

This simple ‘APEX’ blood test may detect Alzheimer’s early

In a new study, researchers have developed a simple blood test that may offer a new way to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease and monitor patients’...

Scientists discover Alzheimer’s missing link

Research has shown that years before symptoms of Alzheimer's disease occur, damaging proteins amyloid beta and tau accumulate in the brain Amyloid accumulates first, but...

Alzheimer’s disease not linked to high blood pressure or type 2 diabetes

In a new study, researchers found that Alzheimer’s disease not linked to high blood pressure or type 2 diabetes. The research was conducted by a...

Pink noise may boost deep sleep, improve memory in older people

In a new study, researchers found that gentle sounds played during specific times during sleep could enhance deep or slow-wave sleep. The effect is strong...