Alzheimer's disease

Stress and depression are possible triggers for Alzheimer’s, study finds

Researchers from the Karolinska Institutet have revealed intriguing findings in a study published in Alzheimer's Research & Therapy. They looked into how chronic stress and...

Hot flashes during sleep may be early sign of Alzheimer’s disease

A new study presented at the 2023 Annual Meeting of The Menopause Society in Philadelphia suggests that hot flashes, particularly during sleep, experienced by...

Alzheimer’s disease basics, what you can do to prevent it

Alzheimer’s disease is feared by many ― and for good reason. The brain disorder slowly destroys memory along with a person’s ability to reason, speak,...

Research shows an important cause of Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia affecting the elderly, remains a significant medical mystery. Despite over two decades of global research, its exact...

Why vegetables can help prevent Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive brain disorder affecting millions worldwide, has long been a subject of intense study. A groundbreaking study published in the Journal of...

A healthy blood-brain barrier is key to preventing Alzheimer’s disease

As we grow older, changes in memory and cognitive abilities are common and often considered a normal aspect of aging. However, a study from the...

Scientists find a new way to protect against Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer's disease, a condition marked by memory and cognitive decline, begins developing in the brain decades before symptoms appear. As the disease progresses, the brain...

Reducing brain cholesterol may prevent Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have uncovered a significant connection between Alzheimer's disease and cholesterol. They found that in mice,...

Scientists find hearing loss is linked to dementia

A recent study, involving a collaboration between the University of California San Diego and Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute, sheds light on how...

Promising drug for Alzheimer’s disease could treat obesity and heart disease

Obesity, a global health crisis associated with increased risks of various diseases, lacks an effective medication for its treatment. A recent study from Johns Hopkins...