Alzheimer's disease

Tea and coffee may help lower your risk of stroke and dementia

Scientists from Tianjin Medical University have found that drinking tea and coffee is linked to lower risks of stroke and dementia. Coffee and tea are...

Alzheimer’s may be fueled by sleep loss, study finds

People with Alzheimer’s disease often struggle with sleep. They may toss and turn at night, take long naps during the day, and become confused...

Vitamin D deficiency may contribute to dementia, study warns

Scientists from the University of South Australia have found a direct link between low vitamin D levels and an increased risk of dementia. Vitamin D...

Scientists find a very early sign of Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that slowly takes away a person’s memory and thinking skills. Over time, it also makes it hard for...

Vitamin B9 deficiency linked to higher dementia and mortality risk

Scientists from Mount Sinai have found that low levels of folate (vitamin B9) in the blood may be linked to a substantially higher risk...

Vitamin B may help slow cognitive decline, study finds

Scientists from Xuanwu Hospital and several other institutions have found that vitamin B supplementation may slow cognitive decline. High levels of homocysteine (Hcy) are a...

This blood test may spot Alzheimer’s before symptoms start

Alzheimer’s disease is a serious brain condition that affects many people around the world. It slowly gets worse over time and causes memory loss,...

Strawberries could help prevent Alzheimer’s disease, shows study

Scientists from Rush University found that strawberries, as a snack, may help protect the brain from Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain...

A Mediterranean-keto diet may prevent Alzheimer’s disease

Scientists from Wake Forest School of Medicine have found that a modified Mediterranean–ketogenic diet may help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by positively...

Eating blueberries in midlife may help reduce the risk of dementia

Scientists from the University of Cincinnati have found that regularly eating blueberries in midlife may help reduce the risk of developing dementia later in...