How food can be used to support people living with dementia
As dementia rates rise globally, families and care partners are seeking ways to maintain meaningful connections with loved ones experiencing memory loss.
In many cultures,...
Research shows the key cause of Alzheimer’s Disease
Scientists have long been trying to figure out what causes Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s is a serious illness that mainly affects older people, making them...
Brain’s “blue spot” may be key to early Alzheimer’s detection
A small but important part of the brain, called the locus coeruleus, could help scientists better understand how aging affects thinking and memory—and why...
Exercise could protect the brain, even when energy supplies are low
We all know that exercise is good for our bodies, but new research from the University of Missouri shows that it may be just...
Surprising link between eye disease an Alzheimer’s disease
Glaucoma is often called the "silent thief of sight" because it can slowly damage your eyes without you even noticing at first. It harms...
Empathy may stay strong in people with Alzheimer’s, study finds
A new study from researchers at University College London (UCL) shows that people with Alzheimer’s disease may keep their ability to feel empathy, even...
Scientists find the most effective Alzheimer’s drugs
A team of scientists, including researchers from University College London (UCL), has discovered key differences in how four Alzheimer’s drugs bind to the toxic...
Curing Alzheimer’s disease: Magic bullet or magic shotgun blast?
Why are researchers still fumbling in the quest to cure what is arguably one of the most important diseases confronting humankind — Alzheimer’s disease?...
Year-long brain stimulation could treat Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
A new clinical trial has found that a common brain stimulation technique may help slow down cognitive and functional decline in people with mild-to-moderate...
Study finds a new cause of memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease
A team of researchers from the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) in South Korea has made an important discovery that could change the way...