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...
Aspirin could help treat Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s diseases
In a recent study, researchers found that a component of aspirin binds to an enzyme called GAPDH.
This process is believed to play a major...
Alzheimer’s disease could be detected from our eyes
In a recent study, researchers from the University of Washington found that eye diseases could be linked to Alzheimer’s disease.
The study shows a strong...
This memory problem may be linked to cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s
In a recent study, researchers found that in people older than 60, complains about poor memory could be a sign for mild cognitive decline.
Cognitive...
This memory test could help detect Alzheimer’s disease earlier
In a recent study, researchers found that testing how well people remember past events in their lives could help predict the risk for developing...
Our body clock could show early signs of Alzheimer’s disease
People with Alzheimer’s disease are known to have disturbances in their body clocks.
The disturbances could affect the sleep/wake cycle and may increase the risk...