Scientists find how amyloid beta contributes to Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have made a significant discovery regarding the role of amyloid beta, a peptide linked to Alzheimer's disease, in damaging...
Mayo Clinic find how to detect treatable rapidly progressive dementia
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic have made a significant breakthrough in identifying treatable forms of rapidly progressive dementia (RPD) during a patient's initial clinical...
PET scans of the heart may predict Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have conducted a small-scale study that suggests positron emission tomography (PET) scans of the heart can...
New test detects Lewy body disease before symptoms
Lewy body disease, encompassing Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia, stands as the second most prevalent neurodegenerative condition after Alzheimer's disease.
Researchers from Lund University...
Frontotemporal dementia: we discovered a brain fold that may delay onset of symptoms
Few people had probably heard of frontotemporal dementia until earlier this year, when the family of actor Bruce Willis announced the 68-year-old had been...
Changing treatment of Parkinson’s may improve quality of life
A recent study led by researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) provides renewed hope for patients with advanced Parkinson's disease who have...
Your biological age predicts dementia and stroke regardless of your actual age
As we journey through life, the risk of developing chronic diseases, including cancer, heart disease and neurological disorders, increases significantly.
However, while we all grow...
Genetic blood pressure risks also harm cognitive function, study finds
High blood pressure, long regarded as a threat primarily to the heart, now enters a new realm of significance with recent research from the...
Combing exercise and social interaction can boost cognitive health in older people
Regular exercise has long been known to offer numerous physical benefits, such as improved strength and fitness.
However, a recent study highlights its remarkable cognitive...
Wasabi is a surprising memory booster for older people
A group of cognitive health and aging research specialists from multiple institutions in Japan have uncovered a surprising potential benefit of consuming wasabi for...