Could a common diabetes drug help prevent Alzheimer’s?
Alzheimer’s disease mostly affects older adults and is the most common type of dementia. It causes memory loss, confusion, and changes in behavior and...
Caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s can age you faster
When Brittany Butts was a teenager, she saw firsthand how hard it was to care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease.
Her grandmother had...
Could microplastics be fueling Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s?
Scientists are warning that tiny plastic particles called microplastics might be damaging our brains and increasing the risk of serious diseases like Alzheimer's and...
How a dangerous duo may trigger early Alzheimer’s damage
Scientists have long known that Alzheimer’s disease is linked to sticky plaques and tangled proteins in the brain.
In recent years, they have also discovered...
Could boosting “happiness chemical” help prevent Alzheimer’s?
A new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has found a possible link between low serotonin levels and memory problems in older adults.
The study, published...
Removing a brain protein could slow down Alzheimer’s, study finds
A new study has found that removing a certain protein in the brain could help reduce the damage caused by Alzheimer’s disease.
The research was...
Alzheimer’s blood tests may be misleading for people with kidney problems
A new study published in the journal Neurology suggests that people with reduced kidney function tend to show higher levels of Alzheimer’s-related proteins in...
Coconut oil may help improve cognitive function in Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists from the Catholic University of Valencia in Spain found that a Mediterranean diet rich in coconut oil could improve major cognitive functions in...
A simple way to protect your brain from Alzheimer’s
A new study from RUSH University in Chicago has found that eating certain foods—especially green leafy vegetables—may help keep your brain healthier as you...
Obesity speeds up Alzheimer’s disease development, blood test shows
Researchers have conducted the first study evaluating the impact of obesity on Alzheimer’s disease blood biomarkers (BBMs).
According to findings presented at the Radiological Society...