Dance can reduce agitation in people with Alzheimer’s disease
Dancing is more than just fun—it may also bring real benefits to people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. A new...
Women show faster tau buildup in Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
A new study has found that women with high levels of β-amyloid (Aβ), a protein linked to Alzheimer’s disease, experience faster buildup of another...
AI software can diagnose Parkinson’s with 96% accuracy
Diagnosing Parkinson’s disease can be challenging, especially in its early stages. Studies show that doctors get it right only 55% to 78% of the...
Eating green leafy vegetables may protect the brain from Alzheimer’s
A new study from RUSH University in Chicago suggests that eating plenty of green leafy vegetables, along with other healthy foods like fruits, whole...
Early menopause could increase Alzheimer’s risk, study finds
A recent study suggests that early menopause may raise the risk of Alzheimer's disease in women.
Researchers from Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and the University...
Vascular changes in the brain linked to Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic have discovered specific molecular changes in the blood-brain barrier that could help improve the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s...
New portable device helps detect early signs of dementia
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is often an early warning sign of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.
Detecting MCI early can lead to better treatment options, but...
The hidden link between this vision loss disease and Alzheimer’s
Glaucoma is often called the "silent thief of sight" because it slowly damages the eye without noticeable early symptoms.
It affects the optic nerve, which...
Research finds a surprising cause of dementia and potential new treatment
Dementia is a serious condition that affects millions of people worldwide, leading to memory loss, confusion, and difficulties with everyday tasks.
Despite years of research,...
Study finds key age windows to prevent cognitive decline
A new study has revealed that brain aging doesn’t follow a smooth, gradual decline but instead happens in distinct phases, with critical transition points.
Researchers from Stony Brook...