Why Alzheimer’s Disease May Steal Your Sleep
Scientists have uncovered a surprising reason why people with Alzheimer's disease often struggle to sleep, and the discovery could eventually lead to new treatments.
Instead...
Scientists Discover a Possible Reason Some Brains Grow Old Too Soon
Growing older affects every part of the body, including the brain. Most people experience gradual changes in memory and thinking as they age.
These changes...
New Drug May Fight Alzheimer’s at Its Earliest Stages
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia and affects millions of people worldwide. It slowly damages memory, thinking, and the ability to...
Simple Blood Test May Help Predict Alzheimer’s Disease
Doctors have long wanted a simple blood test that could tell whether someone is likely to develop Alzheimer's disease before memory loss begins.
Today, diagnosing...
Scientists Find New Way to Slow Alzheimer’s Disease
For many years, scientists have debated one of the biggest questions in Alzheimer's disease research: if doctors remove amyloid plaques from the brain, can...
Clearing Amyloid Early May Slow Alzheimer’s Damage
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, affecting millions of people around the world.
It gradually destroys memory, thinking, and the ability to...
Rosemary-Inspired Compound May Restore Memory in Alzheimer’s
Scientists may have found a promising new way to fight Alzheimer’s disease using a natural compound found in common herbs such as rosemary and...
Long Sleep May Be an Early Sign of Alzheimer’s
Many people believe that getting more sleep is always better for health. While enough sleep is important, a new study suggests that regularly sleeping...
A New Way to Clear Alzheimer’s Damage in Brain
Researchers have uncovered a promising new approach that could one day help treat Alzheimer’s disease by helping the brain remove harmful proteins.
The study, led...
Failed Alzheimer’s Drug Could Be a Wonderful Weight-Loss Pill
Obesity is one of the fastest-growing health problems in the world. It raises the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease,...