Widely used heart drugs may lower dementia risk in older adults
A study from the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden has found that some commonly used cardiovascular medications are linked to a reduced risk of dementia...
New drug could delay Alzheimer’s symptoms, study shows
A new international study has offered hope that Alzheimer’s disease may one day be preventable—at least in people genetically destined to develop it. The...
Changes to speech and language can help detect Alzheimer’s early – here are five...
Ten million people are diagnosed with dementia worldwide each year – that’s more than ever. According to the Alzheimer’s Society approximately one million people...
New study reveals where Alzheimer’s is most common in the U.S.
A new study has found that Alzheimer’s disease is most common in the East and Southeast parts of the United States. These areas, which...
Alzheimer’s drug may be less effective in women, study finds
Sales of Leqembi (lecanemab), a drug that targets Alzheimer’s disease, have been climbing steadily since its approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration...
Early menopause may raise risk of Alzheimer’s in women, study finds
A new study has found that women who go through menopause earlier in life may face a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The...
Dance can reduce agitation in people with Alzheimer’s disease
Dancing is more than just fun—it may also bring real benefits to people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. A new...
Women show faster tau buildup in Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
A new study has found that women with high levels of β-amyloid (Aβ), a protein linked to Alzheimer’s disease, experience faster buildup of another...
AI software can diagnose Parkinson’s with 96% accuracy
Diagnosing Parkinson’s disease can be challenging, especially in its early stages. Studies show that doctors get it right only 55% to 78% of the...
Eating green leafy vegetables may protect the brain from Alzheimer’s
A new study from RUSH University in Chicago suggests that eating plenty of green leafy vegetables, along with other healthy foods like fruits, whole...