Light therapy shows promise in reducing symptoms in Alzheimer’s
A recent study conducted by researchers at Weifang Medical University in China, along with their colleagues, has shed light on a potential breakthrough in...
Scientists discover protein linked to Frontotemporal Dementia
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) accounts for approximately 10% of neurodegenerative disease cases where proteins aggregate into amyloid filaments.
Researchers at the Medical Research Council (MRC) Laboratory...
More than a third of people with dementia don’t know they have it –...
Around 36% of people in England with dementia are unaware they have the condition, according to a new report from the Dementia Commission.
The report...
Housing instability increases Alzheimer’s and dementia risk in veterans, study finds
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society has revealed a concerning link between housing instability and the risk of...
New drug delivery system shows promise in Alzheimer’s disease treatment
A research team led by Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) has developed a groundbreaking drug delivery system for Alzheimer's disease (AD).
They have engineered tiny...
Breakthrough blood test may detect Parkinson’s disease before symptoms
Researchers at Oxford's Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences have developed a groundbreaking blood-based test to identify the underlying causes of Parkinson's disease before noticeable...
Brain stimulation can boost cognitive function in Alzheimer’s patients
A small clinical trial suggests that twice-daily non-invasive electrical stimulation of the brain, known as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), may enhance cognitive function...
Research shows an important cause of Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson's disease, a condition affecting millions globally, has long been a mystery in terms of its cause.
However, groundbreaking research from the University of Helsinki,...
Sense of smell could predict Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists at the University of Chicago Medicine have made a significant discovery linking the decline in the sense of smell with the onset of...
Exercise is a key to combat obesity-induced cognitive decline
Obesity, a prevalent health concern worldwide, is not only a major risk factor for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases but also for neurodegenerative conditions, including...