A simple blood test could help detect Alzheimer’s disease earlier
In Ireland, many people living with Alzheimer’s disease do not have a formal diagnosis. In fact, up to half of them remain undiagnosed. A...
These personality traits may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia in older adults. It is a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills....
New X-ray shows gut-brain link to Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists in Italy, working with researchers at the European Synchrotron (ESRF) in France, have discovered a new way to study how changes in the...
The best supplements for your brain and eye health
As people get older, two of the biggest health concerns are dementia and eye diseases like macular degeneration and cataracts.
Both conditions can make daily life difficult—dementia affects memory...
Alzheimer’s disease may harm the brain in two distinct phases
New research suggests that Alzheimer’s disease damages the brain in two separate phases, with the first phase happening slowly and quietly before any symptoms appear, while the...
Study shows link between COVID-19 and Alzheimer’s-related brain changes
A new study has found that people who had COVID-19 may have an increased risk of developing changes in the brain linked to Alzheimer’s...
Study finds the deep cause of Alzheimer’s and new treatment
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, affecting millions of older people worldwide. It causes memory loss, confusion, and changes in behavior,...
Research finds early signs of Alzheimer’s in the brain before symptoms appear
A new study has found a possible way to detect Alzheimer's disease earlier, even before symptoms begin. Researchers discovered that people with abnormal levels...
Loss of smell may signal early Alzheimer’s and dementia risk
Our sense of smell does more than help us enjoy food or detect dangers like smoke. Researchers from the University of Chicago Medicine have...
Quality sleep may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
A new study suggests that getting more than six hours of good-quality sleep each night may help slow down or even prevent the development...