Alzheimer's disease

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...

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...