Why do Alzheimer’s patients wander? Understanding common triggers
Wandering is a common and concerning behavior observed in individuals with Alzheimer's disease. This phenomenon can cause significant anxiety for caregivers and family members...
Gut protein might protect brain cells in Parkinson’s Disease
Nearly 10 million people worldwide suffer from Parkinson's disease (PD), a condition that causes muscle rigidity and tremors due to the loss of a...
Living near parks and trees can help slow memory loss in midlife
Research has shown that about 40% of dementia cases worldwide could be prevented or delayed by addressing certain risk factors, especially during midlife.
A new...
Is Joe Biden experiencing cognitive decline? Here’s why we shouldn’t speculate
As the United States presidential election race gathers pace, current president Joe Biden's advanced age continues to draw significant scrutiny.
But either candidate would reach...
Breakthrough in Alzheimer’s research could enhance drug effectiveness
A major discovery by Australian scientists could improve how well drugs work for treating Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia and...
Scientists find a key lifestyle factor linked to cognitive decline
A study led by researchers from University College London (UCL) has found that smoking might significantly impact how quickly our cognitive skills decline as...
New research discovers three subtypes of Parkinson’s disease
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have made a significant breakthrough by using machine learning to identify three distinct subtypes of Parkinson’s disease. These subtypes...
Scientists detect dementia from how older people explore new spaces
Spatial navigation, the ability to find our way from one place to another, is a skill we use daily. This skill varies among people...
Why new Alzheimer’s drug is so expensive
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a new drug from Eli Lilly to treat Alzheimer's disease.
Called Kisunla, this monthly IV infusion therapy...
Scientists find new causes of Parkinson’s disease
A study from the University of Copenhagen, led by Professor Shohreh Issazadeh-Navikas, has uncovered important new information about Parkinson's disease, a common neurodegenerative disorder...