Alzheimer's disease

Scientists find the key to predicting life expectancy in Alzheimer’s disease

Scientists from UT Southwestern found that cognitive decline is the biggest factor in determining how long patients with Alzheimer's disease will live after being...

This anti-smoking drug may treat Parkinson’s in women

Scientists from Texas A&M University found that a smoking cessation drug may potentially treat women with Parkinson’s disease or even stop the disease’s progression...

Sleep loss could set you up for Alzheimer’s disease

Scientists from Washington University in St. Louis found that lack of sleep could help promote the development of Alzheimer’s disease. The first study shows that...

‘Good cholesterol’ may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease

Medical guidelines meant to reduce the risk for heart disease focus on levels of cholesterol in the blood. This includes low-density lipoproteins (LDL), labeled "bad...

A healthy lifestyle gives you more years without Alzheimer’s

Scientists from Rush University found that a healthy lifestyle is associated with a longer life expectancy among both men and women, and they live...

Diet and prevention of Alzheimer’s disease

Can eating a specific food or following a particular diet help prevent or delay dementia caused by Alzheimer’s disease? Many studies suggest that what we...

Common signs of Alzheimer’s disease people should know

Scientists continue to unravel the complex brain changes involved in the onset and progression of Alzheimer’s disease. It seems likely that damage to the brain...

Scientists find a new way to treat Alzheimer’s disease

About 11% of the U.S. population 65 and older has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease (AD), the most common form of dementia that results...

Does major surgery increase your Alzheimer’s disease?

Scientists from Stanford University put a fine point on the concern that major surgery, which is highly invasive, may accelerate cognitive decline in some...

‘Bad’ mouth bacteria linked to Alzheimer’s sign in older people

Scientists from New York University found older adults with more “bad” than “good” bacteria in their gums are more likely to have evidence for...