Alzheimer's Disease

A new study suggests that participating in a mix of physical, social, and mental activities during middle age is linked to better cognitive performance, even for people with a high genetic risk for Alzheimer's disease.

A new study reveals that people born with genetic traits favoring physical strength experience less cognitive decline as they age. This underlying biological connection occurs independently of individual exercise habits or traditional markers of Alzheimer’s disease.

A lifetime of reading, playing games, and learning can lower your risk of Alzheimer's disease by 38 percent. According to a recent Neurology study, this lifelong mental enrichment builds a protective buffer against age-related cognitive decline.

New research published in The Journal of Nutrition shows a link between eating eggs and brain health. Scientists found that older adults who consume eggs moderately experience a noticeably lower risk of Alzheimer's disease.

A newly developed mathematical index allows standard MRI scans to detect hidden Alzheimer’s risks years before symptoms emerge, tracking the subtle impacts of genes and cardiovascular health on the brain to predict future memory decline.

New research shows that untreated sleep-disordered breathing alters the brain physically. These disruptions may make the brain more vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease, fundamentally changing how toxic proteins build up across different stages of cognitive decline.

A recent study using advanced cell mapping shows that lithium chloride changes the activity of multiple enzymes linked to Alzheimer’s disease. These findings could help researchers design safer, more effective treatments for cognitive decline and dementia.

Standard cognitive tests can be flawed by cultural and educational biases. Researchers argue that monitoring a patient's ability to perform daily routines offers a more practical, culturally adaptable early warning system for dementia.

Researchers used a microscopic model of human nerves and muscles to show that Alzheimer's disease directly damages peripheral nerves. This physical damage happens independently of cognitive decline and does not improve with standard medications for the illness.

Alzheimer’s disease pathology begins early in a tiny brain region called the locus coeruleus. Emerging research suggests that stimulating the vagus nerve could help regulate this critical area, potentially preventing memory loss and early cognitive aging.

Older adults diagnosed with depression face a severe risk of cognitive decline. A new longitudinal study reveals that depressed elderly individuals are nearly five times more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease than their non-depressed peers.

Older adults carrying a genetic variation linked to Alzheimer's disease might protect their brain health by eating more meat. A recent study suggests personalized diets based on genetics could help prevent dementia in this large population.

A recent study shows that combining magnetic brain scans with computer models can safely measure how dementia medications affect living human brains. This approach could replace invasive tests and speed up the development of new treatments for Alzheimer's disease.

A recent study shows that accessible blood tests can accurately identify Alzheimer’s disease. When combined with standard cognitive assessments, these tools offer a reliable diagnostic approach for historically underrepresented populations in Latin America.

Researchers have developed a diagnostic panel that identifies cognitive decline by analyzing how blood proteins fold. This method accurately distinguishes between healthy aging and Alzheimer's disease, offering a fresh tool for early detection.