Chronic inflammation in middle age may cause memory problems later in life
In a new study, researchers found people who have chronic inflammation in middle-age may develop problems with thinking and memory in the decades leading...
Scientists discover new risk factor for Alzheimer’s and related dementias
In a recent study, researchers from USC found a new genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
The research provides new information about...
Scientists find new potential way to treat Alzheimer’s disease
A new study published in the Journal of Neuroscience has found a potential new therapeutic strategy to treat Alzheimer’s disease.
Researchers found in a model...
Moving more in older age may help sharpen your memory
Older adults who move more, either with daily exercise or even simple routine physical activity like housework, may preserve more of their memory and...
This memory test could detect Alzheimer’s disease earlier
It is difficult to detect early, even though changes in the brain related to the disease may begin to happen years or even decades...
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...