This natural protein can remove toxic clumps behind Alzheimer’s
Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have made an exciting discovery that could change how we understand and treat Alzheimer’s disease.
They found that...
Having a sense of purpose may protect the brain from Dementia
People who live in the so-called “Blue Zones,” regions of the world where lifespans are often longer than average, share many lifestyle habits.
One common...
How changes in brain blood flow could transform Alzheimer’s diagnosis and treatment
More than seven million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, a devastating condition that gradually erodes memory and thinking ability.
Scientists know that the...
Scientists discover how tau protein can weaken Alzheimer’s toxicity
Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, affects more than 50 million people worldwide.
For decades, researchers have known that two proteins—tau and amyloid-β—play...
Study shows cause of loss of smell in early Alzheimer’s
A new study by scientists at DZNE and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) has revealed that a declining sense of smell could be one of the...
Scientists find a surprising cause of Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists at Harvard Medical School have discovered that a natural deficiency of lithium in the brain might trigger the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease.
Their...
Can your eyes reveal clues about Alzheimer’s?
Glaucoma is often called a “silent thief” because it slowly damages the eye without any early warning signs.
It harms the optic nerve, which is...
This nutrient may protect women against Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, a brain condition that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills.
It affects millions of people around...
Air pollution linked to higher dementia risk, major study finds
A major new analysis has found that long-term exposure to air pollution, especially from car exhaust and other common sources, increases the risk of...
Peanut butter test may detect Alzheimer’s early, study finds
Researchers at the University of Florida have created a simple and clever test using peanut butter that could help doctors detect Alzheimer’s disease early.
The...