One in five people with dementia receive no help, global study finds
A new international study led by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health has found that at least one in five people living...
Weight training can help protect aging brains from dementia, study finds
A new study from Brazil suggests that weight training can help protect the brain from dementia, especially in older adults already at risk.
Researchers at...
How virtual reality is helping detect Alzheimer’s disease earlier than ever
Most people think of virtual reality (VR) as a fun way to play games or explore fantasy worlds.
But scientists are now using VR for...
New drug may treat Alzheimer’s by reducing brain inflammation
A team of researchers from the University of Barcelona has developed a promising new drug that may help treat Alzheimer’s disease, the most common...
AI-powered MRI accurately distinguishes Parkinson’s from similar disorders
A team of researchers from the University of Florida has developed a powerful new tool that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and MRI scans to...
Blood test could predict dementia years before symptoms in people with sleep disorder
A new study from McGill University has found that a simple blood test could help predict the risk of developing dementia years in advance...
Could a diabetes drug help prevent Alzheimer’s disease?
Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that mostly affects older people. It is the most common type of dementia and slowly takes away a...
Cholesterol-hungry brain cells may explain early Alzheimer’s development
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is often recognized by its well-known symptoms—memory loss, confusion, and cognitive decline.
But long before these signs appear, people may experience sleep...
When it comes to heart and brain health, these are numbers you should know
Heart disease is once again the leading cause of death in the U.S., according to a new statistical report from the American Heart Association.
Cardiovascular...
Rosemary compound may help treat Alzheimer’s disease
A natural compound found in herbs like rosemary and sage may hold new hope for people with Alzheimer’s disease.
Researchers at Scripps Research have developed...