Unlocking the mystery of Alzheimer’s: five different types discovered
Alzheimer's disease has long been a puzzle for scientists and doctors. It's a condition where people slowly lose their memory and ability to think...
How to keep memory sharp in older age
Many older adults often worry about their memory and thinking abilities. As we get older, it's common to forget things now and then.
This mild...
These two things can protect brain health in older people
A recent study published in Neuroimage has shown the vital role of physical and social activities in protecting the brain, particularly a region critical...
Playing music instruments can benefit brain health in older people
A new study from the University of Exeter has found an uplifting tune for older adults: playing music might just be the secret to...
Scientists find big cause of neuron death in Alzheimer’s disease
A new study from Northwestern Medicine has shed new light on the development of Alzheimer's disease, suggesting that the balance of certain types of...
Scientists find a surprising cause of Alzheimer’s disease
A team of researchers from UCL and UCLH have found startling evidence suggesting that Alzheimer's disease, typically a late-life condition, may have been medically...
New Alzheimer’s drug has more costs and risks than benefits, study finds
Recent research raises concerns about the real-world effectiveness of Leqembi, a new drug approved by the US Food and Drug Administration to slow the...
This stuff in brain can protect women from Alzheimer’s disease
A new study from the Karolinska Institute has revealed a promising strategy for protecting women from neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's.
The study, led by Associate...
Drug originally for Alzheimer’s shows promise in reducing obesity
Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine have discovered that a drug initially developed for Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia, and sickle cell disease might have the potential...
A new method for detecting Parkinson’s disease decades early
In a groundbreaking development, researchers from The Florey Institute and Austin Health have made a significant breakthrough in the early detection of Parkinson's disease.
Their...