A new drug shows promise for treating Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists have discovered a potential new drug that could help people with Alzheimer's disease by improving memory and repairing brain damage. The drug, called...
Eating these two diets may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease
A new study from RUSH University in Chicago suggests that eating green leafy vegetables and other healthy foods may help reduce signs of Alzheimer’s...
Sleep drugs linked to increased dementia risk
A recent study suggests that sleep medications may increase the risk of dementia in white individuals.
However, the type and quantity of medication may influence...
Vulnerability to financial scams in aging adults could be an early indicator of Alzheimer’s...
A brain region affected very early in Alzheimer’s disease may explain why some aging people are at greater risk of financial exploitation. That is...
This daily nutrient plays a vital role in Alzheimer’s prevention
Choline is a vital nutrient that plays an important role in keeping the body and brain healthy. The liver produces only a small amount...
A simple peanut butter test may help detect Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at the University of Florida have discovered a simple, non-invasive test using peanut butter that could help detect Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in its...
Popular diabetes drug may lower dementia risk in older adults
A recent study from Karolinska Institutet suggests that a type of diabetes medication called GLP-1 agonists could reduce the risk of dementia in people...
New imaging method could detect Alzheimer’s disease effectively
Scientists have developed two new imaging agents that work better than the only currently approved one for detecting tau tangles in the brain.
Tau tangles...
Delayed REM sleep may signal early Alzheimer’s risk
Scientists have found that both the quality and amount of sleep we get can affect our risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Now, a new...
New tool can detect Alzheimer’s disease early through voice
A team of researchers led by Professor Li Hai at the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has...