Inflammation could trigger fatal cycle in Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study, researchers found that an immune reaction in the brain seems to play a major role in the development of Alzheimer's...
Hearing aids may help delay cognitive decline, improve brain function
In a new study, researchers found that wearing hearing aids may delay cognitive decline in older adults and improve brain function.
The research was conducted...
Resolving inflammation may help prevent memory loss
Individuals with Down syndrome are at a much greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, with inflammation of the brain starting early in life and...
These personality traits may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study, researchers found that certain personality traits protect brain structures against neuro-degeneration.
They found people who are less agreeable but with a...
New study may help understand causes of Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study, researchers have brought together all known risk factors for Alzheimer's disease for the first time to produce a new model...
Belly fat sends signals to brain that hurt your cognitive function
In a new study, researchers found that excessive belly fat gives our brain's immune cells heavy exposure to a signal that turns them against...
This new drug may treat cancer, Alzheimer’s, heart disease, and more
In a new study, researchers found a new drug that holds exciting possibilities for the treatment of cancers and many other diseases.
The research was...
This new drug may slow or reverse age-related cognitive decline
In two new studies from the University of California, Berkeley and elsewhere, researchers have developed a groundbreaking method to detect a leaking blood-brain barrier...
High blood pressure in young adulthood linked to cognitive decline in middle age
In a new study, researchers found that people who experienced relatively high blood pressure during young adulthood also experienced strong declines in cognitive function...
This diet may help lower Alzheimer’s disease risk by changing the gut
A recent study from Wake Forest School of Medicine found that following a certain type of diet can affect the gut microbiome—the good and...