Study finds the metabolic roots of memory loss
For many years, scientists have known that what harms the body can also harm the brain.
Problems like obesity, high blood pressure, and insulin resistance...
Early treatment after head injury may cut Alzheimer’s risk by 41%
Getting quick treatment after a serious head injury can make a huge difference in brain health later in life.
A new study from Case Western...
A 3-minute brainwave test may detect Alzheimer’s years earlier
Researchers from the University of Bath have developed a quick and easy brainwave test that can spot signs of memory problems linked to Alzheimer’s...
Scientists discover a new way to protect against Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common and devastating brain disorders in the world. It slowly destroys memory, thinking ability, and even basic...
Study finds a big cause of Alzheimer’s disease and new treatment
Alzheimer’s disease is the top cause of memory loss and dementia in older people all around the world.
It slowly damages the brain and leads...
This nutrient may be the brain’s secret defender against Alzheimer’s
Choline is a very important nutrient that helps keep our body and brain healthy. We can find choline in many common foods like eggs,...
Iron may cause early Alzheimer’s in Down syndrome
Scientists at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology have found that people with both Down syndrome and Alzheimer's disease (DSAD) have twice as...
New drug could help reverse Alzheimer’s symptoms
A research team in Brazil has developed a new chemical compound that might one day help treat Alzheimer’s disease.
The scientists, based at the Federal...
Brain inflammation may be the real cause of Alzheimer’s symptoms
Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have made an exciting discovery about Alzheimer’s disease.
Their new research, published in the journal JAMA...
How heart and lifestyle choices could shape your dementia risk
Many people fear dementia, especially if they have seen a loved one struggle with memory loss and confusion.
When a parent or sibling develops Alzheimer’s...