Exercise may help slow memory loss in people at risk for Alzheimer’s
Researchers from the University of California San Diego and Wake Forest University have found that regular exercise, even at low intensity, may help older...
Scientists find a new drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease
More than 55 million people around the world suffer from dementia, often caused by Alzheimer’s disease and other brain disorders.
These conditions destroy brain and...
Study shows a big cause of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious illness that mainly affects older people. It causes memory loss, confusion, and changes in behavior.
It is the most common...
New brain map reveals how genes influence Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists have known for a while that Alzheimer’s disease affects some areas of the brain more than others. One key player in this damage...
Good cholesterol linked to Alzheimer’s disease in these people
A new study suggests that high levels of HDL cholesterol, often called “good cholesterol,” may be linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease...
Type 2 diabetes may rewire the brain like early Alzheimer’s
New research suggests that Type 2 diabetes may change the brain in ways that look a lot like early Alzheimer’s disease.
Scientists from the University...
Shingles vaccine may lower dementia risk by 20%, study finds
A surprising public health policy in Wales may have revealed powerful evidence that the shingles vaccine could help reduce the risk of developing dementia.
In...
Why some people experience vision problems first in Alzheimer’s
A new study from University College London (UCL) has found that differences in brain protein distribution and inflammation may help explain why some people...
Weekly injection may improve life for Parkinson’s patients
People with Parkinson’s disease may soon be able to manage their symptoms with a simple weekly injection instead of taking pills several times a...
Diabetes drugs may protect against Alzheimer’s, study finds
Two medications commonly used to lower blood sugar in people with Type 2 diabetes may also help protect the brain from Alzheimer’s disease and...