Alzheimer's disease

Exercise may delay cognitive decline in this type of Alzheimer’s disease

In a new study, researchers find for people carrying a genetic mutation that causes Alzheimer's disease, doing at least 2.5 hours of physical activity...

A promising new drug to fight Alzheimer’s disease

In a new study, researchers find that a novel drug reverses memory deficits and stops Alzheimer disease pathology (AD) in an animal model. The research...

Air pollution may harm your cognitive function

Recently, scientists have found that air pollution could harm not only our physical health but also mental functions. One study from Beijing Normal University in...
Subjective memory may be a sign of cognitive decline, related to Alzheimer’s

Subjective memory may be a sign of cognitive decline, related to Alzheimer’s disease

In a new study from the University of Texas at Dallas, researchers find that in people over 60, complains about poor memory could be...

This memory test could detect Alzheimer’s disease early

In a recent study from the University of Arizona, researchers find that testing how well people remember past events in their lives could help...

Eye exam one day may predict Alzheimer’s disease

It may be possible in the future to screen patients for Alzheimer's disease using an eye exam. In a new study, researchers from Washington University...
Metals in the brain drive Alzheimer’s disease

Metals in the brain drive Alzheimer’s disease

In a recent international study, scientists find properties of the metals in the brain involved in the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. They find iron species...
Scientists detect Alzheimer’s disease from eyes

Scientists detect Alzheimer’s disease from eyes

In a recent study, researchers from the University of Washington find eye diseases are associated with Alzheimer’s disease. The study shows a strong link between...
Loneliness linked to Alzheimer’s disease

Loneliness linked to Alzheimer’s disease

In a recent study, researchers find that self-reported loneliness is linked to preclinical Alzheimer’s disease. People who reported that they felt lonely had higher cortical...
Traffic jams in brain cells may cause Alzheimer’s

Traffic jams in brain cells may cause Alzheimer’s

For more than 20 years, much of the leading research on Alzheimer's disease has been guided by the "amyloid hypothesis." This theory focuses on one...