A spoonful of peanut butter could help detect Alzheimer’s early
Scientists at the University of Florida have come up with an unusual but clever way to help detect Alzheimer’s disease — by using peanut...
Alzheimer’s drug shows surprising power to fight obesity without diet or exercise
A new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has revealed something surprising: a drug first developed for Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia, and sickle cell disease may...
Tiny llama proteins could treat Alzheimer’s disease
A new scientific discovery may change how doctors treat complex brain diseases like schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s.
The secret comes from an unexpected source—camels, llamas, and...
This exercise is the best defense against Alzheimer’s
Even small increases in daily walking could make a big difference for brain health, according to new research from Mass General Brigham.
Scientists found that...
Why people with Alzheimer’s disease forget loved ones
One of the most painful experiences for families of Alzheimer’s patients is when a loved one no longer recognizes them.
New research from the University...
Even a little walking may slow Alzheimer’s in older people
A new study offers hope for people at risk of Alzheimer’s disease: walking more each day—even just a little—might help slow the disease’s progress.
Researchers...
Study find shared cause of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease are the two most common brain disorders that slowly get worse over time.
They affect millions of people around the world....
How Alzheimer’s may disrupt the body’s metabolism and harm the heart
New research from Houston Methodist reveals that Alzheimer’s disease might do more than affect memory—it may also disrupt how the body manages energy and...
Scientists identify hidden source of brain damage that could trigger dementia
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have uncovered a new clue in understanding how dementia develops—and their discovery could point to an entirely new way...
New clues may help detect Parkinson’s symptoms earlier
When most people think of Parkinson’s disease, they picture physical symptoms like shaking, stiffness, or slow movements.
But for many people with Parkinson’s, other symptoms...