Cholesterol may play a key role in Parkinson’s disease
Scientists in China have discovered a cholesterol-related compound that may contribute to the development of Parkinson’s disease.
This compound, called 24-OHC, appears to help spread...
Social activity may help delay dementia for 5 years
Staying socially active, like visiting friends, attending parties, or going to church, may help keep the brain healthy as people age.
Research from Rush University...
Why many older adults skip Alzheimer’s screening
Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia are becoming more common, and early detection can help people get treatment sooner.
However, many older adults in...
Reducing brain inflammation could treat Alzheimer’s
Scientists from DZNE, University Hospital Bonn, and the University of Bonn have found new evidence that reducing brain inflammation could help treat Alzheimer’s disease.
Their...
A new way to help people with dementia live better at home
A new study from Queen Mary University of London and UCL has found that a special program, called NIDUS-Family, not only helps people with...
How metabolic syndrome may influence Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) remains one of modern medicine’s biggest challenges, affecting millions worldwide. As a progressive brain disorder, it leads to memory loss and...
Scientists discover a new way to protect brain cells from Alzheimer’s
A team of researchers from the Keck School of Medicine at USC has discovered a key process inside brain cells that may play a...
New nasal spray could slow down Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at Texas A&M University College of Medicine have developed a new therapy that may slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease by several years....
This nutrient in eggs and fish may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers have found that a lifelong diet rich in choline could help protect against Alzheimer’s disease. Choline is an essential nutrient found naturally in...
New genetic mutation doubles risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists have long struggled to understand what causes most cases of Alzheimer’s disease. While researchers have focused on amyloid beta and tau proteins, new findings suggest that another...