Alzheimer's Disease

A study involving mice sparked global headlines with a startling claim: could picking your nose be a gateway to Alzheimer’s disease? However, the leap from rodent brains to human health risks, especially around such a commonplace habit as nose picking,...

Researchers have uncovered a significant link between subtle changes in everyday memory, attention, and navigation abilities and biological markers of Alzheimer's disease. This finding, published in the Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, suggests that simple self-reported and informant-reported assessments...

Researchers found that higher levels of certain blood fatty acids, particularly clupanodonic acid, are linked to lower brain amyloid-beta levels, potentially indicating reduced Alzheimer's disease risk.

A scientific review highlights the ketogenic diet's potential in managing Alzheimer's disease by providing an alternative brain energy source and impacting key Alzheimer's markers. This diet, traditionally for epilepsy, may offer neuroprotective benefits. However, the review emphasizes the need for...

A six-week study published in General Psychiatry reveals that non-invasive transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) notably improves cognitive functions in Alzheimer's patients. This significant finding suggests a new, effective, and low-risk treatment method for a disease with limited current options.

Research sheds light on the role of protein ABCA7 in Alzheimer's disease, linking its regulation to cholesterol metabolism and inflammation. These insights could lead to targeted treatments addressing these pathways.

Recent findings show that certain genetic mutations can delay the onset of Alzheimer's symptoms, and understanding these protective genes could pave the way for treatments that not only slow the disease's progression but potentially prevent it altogether.

Recent research from the University of California San Diego, published in Cell Metabolism, suggests that time-restricted feeding (TRF) can correct circadian disruptions in Alzheimer's disease, alleviating symptoms in mice models. The study indicates that TRF not only improved behavioral symptoms...

A recent study in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease found that Kundalini yoga, which emphasizes breathing techniques, meditation, and movement, led to distinct brain connectivity changes in older women at risk of Alzheimer's, differing from those observed with memory enhancement...

An examination of genetic data from the UK Biobank reveals that individuals with a higher genetically estimated lean body mass (i.e., the mass of muscles, bones, and non-fat tissues) exhibit a lower likelihood of contracting Alzheimer’s disease. Additionally, those with...

New research published in BMC Medicine suggests that deep sleep, also known as non-REM slow-wave sleep, could help protect against memory loss in older adults with a high burden of Alzheimer's disease. The study found that deep sleep acts as...

Practicing paced breathing exercises appears to have an impact on the levels of peptides associated with Alzheimer's disease, according to new research published in Scientific Reports. The findings suggest that such interventions may have potential in modulating biomarkers related to...

Damage to mitochondria (the energy-producing structures within cells) could actually be the cause of Alzheimer’s. Despite increasing evidence showing mitochondrial loss in the neurons of patients with Alzheimer’s, the idea that mitochondrial dysfunction could be a cause has remained on...

A study of oceanic dolphins found stranded (and dead) on shores of Scotland showed evidence of pathological changes in their brains that correspond to Alzheimer’s disease in humans. Analyses revealed that all examined cetaceans accumulated amyloid plaque pathology in their...

New research provides evidence that some types of natural environments are associated with a decreased risk hospitalization for neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. The findings have been published in JAMA Network Open.