Loss of motivation may be linked to Alzheimer’s disease
Why neuropsychiatric symptoms, such as apathy and irritability, appear in most Alzheimer's disease patients before the onset of memory loss.
New blood test could detect risks of cognitive impairment, dementia
Scientists found that low levels of ergothioneine (ET) in the blood may predict an increased risk of cognitive impairment and dementia.
Epilepsy drug may help treat Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
An anti-seizure drug used to treat epilepsy in children and adults could be repurposed as a potential therapeutic for Alzheimer's disease.
Tracking daily movement may help predict dementia
In a study from Johns Hopkins University, scientists found wearable movement-tracking devices may someday be useful in providing early warnings of cognitive decline among...
Reading for pleasure can boost memory in older people
Scientists found that reading may help preserve memory skills as people—and their brains—grow older.
Brains with more vitamin D have better cognitive function
An estimated 55 million people worldwide live with dementia, a number that's expected to rise as the global population ages.
To find treatments that can...
Scientists find new immune culprit in Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists found CSF's role in cognitive impairment, such as Alzheimer's disease.
These drugs linked to post-COVID dementia in older people
In a study from Northwell Health in Glen Oaks, scientists found pre-COVID-19 psychotropic medication use is associated with higher risk for incident dementia following...
Common diabetes drug metformin may reduce cognitive decline
Metformin is a drug used to treat high blood sugar levels that are caused by a type of diabetes mellitus or sugar diabetes called type...
Head trauma, PTSD linked to dementia risk
In a study from the VA Boston Healthcare System, scientists found that PTSD, TBI, and the ε4 variant of the APOE gene have strong...