Stanford study finds why some older people can remember better than others
Even among healthy people, a faltering memory is often an expected part of aging—but it’s not inevitable.
Some people exhibit remarkable maintenance of memory function...
Scientists find a faster, more accurate method for Alzheimer’s diagnosis
In a new study, researchers developed an A.I. algorithm that promises to accurately diagnose Alzheimer's without the need for expensive scans or in-person testing.
They...
Common fatty liver disease may cause Alzheimer’s-like symptoms
In a new study, researchers have found the cause behind the link between non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (i.e., NAFLD, recently reclassified as metabolic associated...
Coffee shops, fast food restaurants may benefit cognitive function in older people
When you think of fast food, you don't normally think of good health, but places such as the Golden Arches and neighborhood cafes may...
New blood test in Alzheimer’s disease could advance treatment
Since its discovery, Alzheimer’s disease has been a challenge to test for and predict in patients.
Currently, testing is primarily done through brain imaging and...
This sleep pattern linked to high risk of Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study, researchers found disturbed sleep patterns do not cause Alzheimer's disease.
But people who are at high genetic risk of developing Alzheimer's...
Scientists find a new link between Alzheimer’s disease and diabetes
In a new study, researchers found a link of blood markers of diabetes with brain beta-amyloid accumulation among older people at risk of dementia.
The...
Aging memories may not be ‘worse,’ just ‘different’
"Memory is the first thing to go."
Everyone has heard it, and decades of research studies seem to confirm it: While it may not always...
Right under your nose: An easier way to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study, researchers have discovered a new way to diagnose Alzheimer's disease by analyzing the levels of specific proteins in nasal discharge.
This...
Cannabis CBD could improve blood flow to your brain’s major memory area
In a new study, researchers found a single dose of cannabidiol (CBD) helped increase blood flow to the hippocampus, an important area of the...