How a brain cell ‘switch’ in early life could shape dementia risk later
Why do some people stay mentally healthy in childhood but become more prone to brain diseases like dementia as they grow older?
A team of...
How your weight, blood pressure, and education level could affect Alzheimer’s growth
New research has shown that everyday health and lifestyle choices—like your weight, blood pressure, and level of education—can affect how quickly Alzheimer’s disease gets...
Poor sleep may increase brain aging and dementia risk
People who don’t sleep well may have brains that look older than they really are, according to a large brain imaging study from Karolinska...
Alzheimer’s protein may help treat cancer
Alzheimer’s disease and cancer are two very different illnesses.
One slowly takes away memory and thinking skills, while the other causes uncontrolled cell growth in...
What is lecanemab, the newly approved Alzheimer’s drug? Can it really slow down dementia?
Dementia is a condition that results in progressive memory or thinking problems. It’s now the most common cause of death in Australia.
There are many different causes...
How to care for a parent with Alzheimer’s at home
Caring for a parent with Alzheimer’s disease at home is both meaningful and challenging.
As memory fades and behavior changes, family members often take on...
What are early symptoms of Alzheimer’s in younger adults?
Alzheimer’s disease is usually associated with older adults, but in rare cases, it can affect people under 65.
This is known as early-onset Alzheimer’s. Spotting...
Does high blood pressure increase your risk of Alzheimer’s?
High blood pressure doesn’t just affect your heart—it may also impact your brain.
Recent research suggests a strong link between high blood pressure (especially in...
Can a high-fat, low-carb diet protect your brain from Alzheimer’s?
Some foods may do more than just keep us full—they might also help protect our brain.
A new study from the University of Missouri suggests...
Why APOE4 gene variant means higher Alzheimer’s risk
Alzheimer’s disease remains one of the most feared illnesses of our time, impacting more than six million people in the United States alone.
With no...