Alzheimer’s blood tests may be less accurate for some people, study warns
Blood tests designed to detect Alzheimer’s disease are being marketed as quick and convenient tools for diagnosing memory problems. But new research from Rutgers...
Alzheimer’s biomarkers found in other dementias can complicate diagnosis
An international study led by the University of Gothenburg has revealed that proteins typically associated with Alzheimer’s disease—β-amyloid and tau—are also found in people...
Blood test for Alzheimer’s is very accurate in these people
A new study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia has found that a blood test measuring plasma p-tau217 is highly accurate in detecting beta-amyloid (Aβ)...
What cholesterol and blood pressure could say about your Alzheimer’s risk
Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that slowly affects a person’s memory, thinking, and behavior. It mostly happens in older adults, but age isn't...
Scientists find how to predict Alzheimer’s before symptoms start
Imagine if doctors could tell who might get Alzheimer’s disease before any memory problems begin. That’s exactly what a team of researchers from Boston...
Digital brain tests can detect dementia early and easily
A group of studies from the Indiana University School of Medicine has found that quick digital brain health screenings during regular doctor visits could...
Healthy habits can lower your dementia risk—even if it runs in the family
Dementia is a heartbreaking condition that affects memory, thinking, and daily life.
It’s tough not just on the person living with it but also on...
How diet can help prevent Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is a brain condition that causes memory loss and thinking problems. It usually gets worse over time and is most common in...
Study finds new hope for treating Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most heartbreaking illnesses affecting millions of people and families around the world. It slowly destroys memory and thinking...
These healthy habits may help protect your brain from dementia
Dementia is a condition that slowly takes away a person’s memory, thinking, and ability to do everyday tasks.
It’s a tough illness, not just for...