Timing of hormone therapy may change Alzheimer’s risk for women
When it comes to protecting the brain, the timing of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may be just as important as the treatment itself.
A new...
Could a failed Alzheimer’s drug become a game-changer for obesity?
Obesity is a growing health problem all over the world. It increases the risk of many serious diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, and liver...
Toot much ‘good’ cholesterol may increase risk of Alzheimer’s disease
We’ve always been told that high levels of “good” cholesterol are helpful, especially for heart health.
But a surprising new study from Monash University has...
MRI scan can detect Alzheimer’s risk years before symptoms
Scientists at the Kennedy Krieger Institute have made a promising discovery in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease.
Their new study shows that a special type...
Heart failure speeds up memory loss like aging a decade in 7 years
More than six million people in the United States live with heart failure, and new research suggests they may lose their thinking and memory...
Scientists find the key to successful Alzheimer’s treatment
Scientists at Aarhus University in Denmark have made an important discovery that could help us understand and treat Alzheimer’s disease.
Their research focuses on exosomes—tiny...
New portable brain scan may help detect Alzheimer’s earlier
Early and accurate diagnosis of dementia is still difficult in many places around the world.
Right now, doctors use expensive brain scans like MRI and...
Weight changes in older adults may speed up memory decline
A new study from Penn State suggests that older adults who lose weight or experience weight changes over time may face faster memory and...
Simple blood test may help diagnose Alzheimer’s years earlier
A major new study by the University of California San Diego School of Medicine has found that blood tests could help detect Alzheimer’s disease...
Study finds new cause of Alzheimer’s disease
For many years, scientists have focused on two harmful proteins, called A-beta and tau, when studying Alzheimer’s disease.
These proteins form sticky clumps in the...