Why Alzheimer’s patients lose sleep years before memory problems begin
Sleep problems are one of the earliest and most troubling symptoms reported by people who later develop Alzheimer’s disease.
Many individuals begin to experience restless...
Common constipation drug may increase dementia risk, study finds
Constipation is a very common health problem, especially among middle‑aged and older adults. Many people experience it from time to time, and some struggle...
A new blood test may detect Alzheimer’s earlier
Scientists have developed a new type of blood test that may improve how Alzheimer’s disease is detected and understood.
Unlike most current blood tests, which...
Simple brain training may protect your memory for 20 years, study finds
Dementia is one of the most feared conditions of old age because it slowly takes away memory, thinking ability, and independence.
It affects millions of...
Vitamin D has surprising effects on memory and reaction time in older people
Vitamin D is often called the “sunshine vitamin” because our bodies make it when our skin is exposed to sunlight. For many years, doctors...
Women show greater tau buildup and faster cognitive decline than men in Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia and affects millions of people worldwide. It slowly damages memory, thinking ability, and daily functioning.
Although...
A smell test could help catch Lewy body dementia early
Lewy body disease is a serious brain disorder that affects memory, thinking, movement, and behavior. It is the second most common cause of dementia...
Could a hidden lung germ quietly cause Alzheimer’s disease?
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most feared illnesses of aging. It slowly destroys memory, thinking ability, and independence.
For many years, scientists have focused...
Scientists find new way to potentially reverse Alzheimer’s damage process
A new laboratory breakthrough is giving scientists a clearer view of a chemical process linked to Alzheimer’s disease—and it could help guide the design...
How a simple urinary infection can suddenly worsen dementia in older adults
Urinary tract infections, often called UTIs, are common and usually easy to treat in younger people. They can cause pain, burning during urination, and...