Reduced deep sleep may be early sign of Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study, researchers found that older people who have less slow-wave sleep – the deep sleep you need to consolidate memories and...
AI could detect Alzheimer’s disease 6 years before a diagnosis
In a new study, researchers used a common type of brain scan and a machine-learning algorithm to diagnose early-stage Alzheimer's disease about six years...
Possible clue to predict Alzheimer’s disease
New research suggests that periodic evaluation of changing amyloid levels in certain brain structures may offer an important clue to predict Alzheimer's disease.
The study...
Exercise-linked hormone could slow down Alzheimer’s
In a new study, researchers have identified an exercise-linked hormone that could slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease.
The findings show that irisin, a hormone...
Scientists discover new brain signs of early Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study, researchers have discovered new changes occurring in the human brain in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.
The researchers drawing on...
Scientists discover better tool for Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis
In a recent study, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine found in live human brains new radioactive “tracer” molecules that bind to and “light up”...
Scientists discover new factor that may cause Alzheimer’s
In a new study, Rutgers researchers discovered a new mechanism that may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease and traumatic brain injury.
The team now hope to...
Regular problem solving cannot prevent cognitive decline
The well known 'use it or lose it' claim has been widely accepted by healthcare professionals.
But in a new study, researchers found that regularly...
Taking ibuprofen daily could help prevent Alzheimer’s disease
In a recent study, researchers found that if started early enough, a daily regimen of the non-prescription NSAID ibuprofen can prevent Alzheimer’s disease.
This means...
If used early, this drug may prevent or stop Alzheimer’s disease
In a recent study, researchers found that an FDA-approved drug, memantine, may be used to prevent or slow the progression of the disease if...