Alzheimer's disease

Some arthritis drugs may reduce risk of Alzheimer’s in people with heart disease

Scientists from the National Institute on Aging found that certain rheumatoid arthritis drugs may lower the incidence of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in...

Alzheimer’s disease linked to a bigger structure in the brain

Scientists from Konkuk University found that the increased volume of an important structure in the brain called the choroid plexus is linked to greater...

These 3 things in midlife may increase your risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Scientists from the University of California, San Francisco found certain lifestyle factors can sway the risk of dementia. They found the top threats to middle-aged...

These healthy habits could prevent Alzheimer’s disease, help live longer

Scientists from Rush University found that everyday habits that serve as the backbone of a healthy lifestyle may keep your brain sharp and help...

Your feelings plus tests could help detect Alzheimer’s early

Scientists found that subjective memory disorders in conjunction with conspicuous levels of beta-amyloid proteins in the cerebrospinal fluid are a strong indication of developing...

Cognitive test in dogs could help humans with Alzheimer’s disease

Scientists from North Carolina State University found that a suite of complementary tests can quantify changes in dogs suspected of suffering from cognitive decline. The...

This stroke drug shows promise in treat Alzheimer’s disease

Scientists from the University of Southern California found that a human stroke drug, fast-tracked by the Food and Drug Administration and soon entering Phase...

Why heart disease can strongly increase your Alzheimer’s risk

Scientists from the University of Sheffield found that heart disease can directly cause brain dysfunction early on which could lead to dementia and can...

Parkinson’s disease: understanding a complicated condition

We rely on our brains for every movement we make, whether writing, walking, talking, or even sleeping. But a serious brain disorder like Parkinson’s disease...

This stuff in your nose linked to higher risk of Alzheimer’s

Scientists from Griffith University found that a bacterium commonly present in the nose can sneak into the brain and set off a cascade of...