Giving away money to unknown people could signal dementia, Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists from the University of Southern California found the way a senior handles his or her money offer clues about their risk for Alzheimer's disease.
They...
Single brain scan can diagnose Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists from Imperial College London found a single brain scan can diagnose Alzheimer’s disease.
The study uses machine learning technology to look at structural features within...
This money problem may signal early Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists from the University of Southern California found that willingness to give away money could be linked to the earliest stages of Alzheimer's disease.
The...
Cholesterol and blood sugar levels at age 35 may affect Alzheimer’s risk
Scientists from Boston University found living your best life at 35, ignoring cholesterol and glucose levels, may impact your chances of getting Alzheimer’s disease (AD)...
Your lifestyle plays big roles in risks of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists from Vanderbilt University found that lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, and sleep play an important role in reducing the risk of developing...
Many older people have this non-Alzheimer’s dementia, study finds
Scientists from the University of Kentucky found the most definitive assessment yet of the prevalence of a form of dementia classified in 2019 and...
Mild cognitive impairment: What you need to know
We've all walked into a room, only to have forgotten exactly why we are there. Or maybe our ability to recall names of long-lost...
Daytime napping linked to Alzheimer’s disease
In a recent study from Rush University, researchers found there is a link between cognitive decline and excessive daytime napping.
The connection appears to occur...
High omega-3 DHA in body linked to 49% lower risk of Alzheimer’s
Scientists from the Fatty Acid Research Institute found that people with a higher blood DHA level are 49% less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease...
This drug can increase Alzheimer’s-associated plaques in brain
Scientists from The University of Texas found that oral administration of rapamycin causes an increase in beta (β)-amyloid protein plaques in the brain.
The β-amyloid...