Obesity rapidly speeds up Alzheimer’s symptoms in the brain
Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills. It usually develops over many years, long before symptoms become obvious.
Scientists...
Disrupted your body clock may drive Alzheimer’s disease
People with Alzheimer’s disease often struggle with their daily routines.
They may have trouble sleeping through the night, take frequent naps during the day, or...
Research finds a very early sign of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious brain condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It slowly damages memory, thinking, and the ability to do everyday...
AI can spot missed Alzheimer’s diagnoses in medical records
Researchers at UCLA have created a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that may help find people with undiagnosed Alzheimer’s disease by looking at their...
New drug may help stop Alzheimer’s at its root
Most research on Alzheimer’s disease has focused on the buildup of amyloid plaques in the brain.
But a new study from Yale School of Medicine...
Common supplement can fight Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious brain condition that gets worse over time and is one of the main causes of dementia around the world.
It...
Brain fat may be the hidden cause of Alzheimer’s disease
For many years, scientists believed that fat inside the brain did not play an important role in diseases like Alzheimer’s.
Most research focused on the...
Used coffee grounds could help prevent Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
Millions of people around the world suffer from brain diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s.
These illnesses damage brain cells slowly over time. They can...
Your body has a natural molecule that fights Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
As people live longer, age-related brain diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s are becoming more common.
These conditions happen when certain proteins in the brain fold...
Could a common diabetes drug help prevent Alzheimer’s?
Alzheimer’s disease mostly affects older adults and is the most common type of dementia. It causes memory loss, confusion, and changes in behavior and...