Alzheimer's disease

Cholesterol drives plaque formation in Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer's disease is a debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While it's known that sticky protein buildup in the brain, called amyloid beta...

Life coach may help delay or prevent Alzheimer’s disease, study finds

Alzheimer's disease remains a growing concern, especially among older adults. A new study led by researchers from UC San Francisco and Kaiser Permanente Washington has...

Scientists find cause of mental symptoms in Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have made a significant discovery regarding Alzheimer's disease. They found that common neuropsychiatric symptoms, such as...

New Alzheimer’s treatment effectively improves cognitive function

Dr. Heather Sandison, a renowned expert in Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia (ADRD) care, has recently published a new study in the Journal of...

Stress and depression are possible triggers for Alzheimer’s, study finds

Researchers from the Karolinska Institutet have revealed intriguing findings in a study published in Alzheimer's Research & Therapy. They looked into how chronic stress and...

Hot flashes during sleep may be early sign of Alzheimer’s disease

A new study presented at the 2023 Annual Meeting of The Menopause Society in Philadelphia suggests that hot flashes, particularly during sleep, experienced by...

Alzheimer’s disease basics, what you can do to prevent it

Alzheimer’s disease is feared by many ― and for good reason. The brain disorder slowly destroys memory along with a person’s ability to reason, speak,...

Research shows an important cause of Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia affecting the elderly, remains a significant medical mystery. Despite over two decades of global research, its exact...

Why vegetables can help prevent Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive brain disorder affecting millions worldwide, has long been a subject of intense study. A groundbreaking study published in the Journal of...

A healthy blood-brain barrier is key to preventing Alzheimer’s disease

As we grow older, changes in memory and cognitive abilities are common and often considered a normal aspect of aging. However, a study from the...