Why Parkinson’s patients may feel their thinking is worse than it really is
Many people living with Parkinson’s disease say something that can be frustrating and confusing.
They feel like their memory or thinking is getting worse, but...
Scientists discover big cause of memory loss in Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is a condition that slowly takes away a person’s memory and thinking ability. It is one of the most common causes of...
Why clearing amyloid may not help Alzheimer’s patients as much as hoped
For many years, scientists believed that a protein called amyloid beta was the main cause of Alzheimer’s disease.
This protein builds up in the brain...
Study finds big cause of Alzheimer’s mood and behavior changes
Scientists have made a new discovery that could change how we understand and treat Alzheimer’s disease.
For many years, research has focused mainly on two...
Coffee waste may help prevent Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
Neurodegenerative diseases are a group of serious conditions that affect the brain and nervous system. Some of the most well-known examples include Alzheimer’s disease,...
Simple test may predict Alzheimer’s years before symptoms appear
Scientists are always searching for ways to detect Alzheimer’s disease early, long before memory problems begin. Alzheimer’s is one of the most common forms...
Alzheimer’s may affect the body first before harming the brain
Alzheimer’s disease is often described as a condition that slowly damages the brain, leading to memory loss and confusion.
Most treatments and research have focused...
This Alzheimer’s gene may harm bone strength in women
Scientists are learning that the human body is much more connected than we once thought.
A new study from the Buck Institute for Research on...
New blood marker could predict Alzheimer’s disease years earlier
Scientists from Mass General Brigham have discovered that a blood test may help predict Alzheimer’s disease much earlier than previously thought. This finding could...
Do Alzheimer’s anti-amyloid drugs really work?
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most feared illnesses in the world. It slowly damages memory, thinking, and daily functioning.
For many years, scientists have...