The number of people living with dementia is projected to more than triple by 2050, soaring to 152 million cases worldwide. Not all types of…
Research finds a link between levels of beta-amyloid in people without Alzheimer’s symptoms, and the age at which their parents begin experiencing symptoms of…
When Donald Trump aced a cognitive test in January, scores of people tried to take it, too, based mostly on media reports that invited them…
It’s easy to get lost in the advice for preventing Alzheimer’s: The research on prevention measures like brain games, alcohol intake and diet seems…
While cleaning the house, walking the dog and gardening might sound like boring chores, a new study has found that these everyday activities have…
A 2018 study, published by the medical journal Neurology, showed that asking patients to do the simple task of walking backward while multitasking could…
Scientists have discovered that disturbed sleep patterns may indicate Alzheimer’s years before symptoms occur, and Alzheimer’s can cause changes in the brain that affect…
In recent years, researchers have found evidence that a daily glass of wine may bolster brain health, but scientists still debate whether alcohol, in any…
The phrase “jog your memory” takes on new meaning in light of research that shows the simple act of running can help improve memory…
New research suggests that anosognosia, or the lack of insight, is associated with Alzheimer’s pathology and increased risk of developing dementia. Many of us…
While there is currently no treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, a drug called Aricept can temporarily ease the symptoms for a short period of time….
Exercise is good for you—that’s a no brainer. But scientists are finding increasing evidence it’s crucial for a healthy brain. A new study that…
Although some treatments for Alzheimer’s may slow down the onset of symptoms, there is no cure or way to reverse the disease, and the…
The advice to bolster brain health is varied: One day it’s to consume olive oil by the tablespoon, the next it’s to get in 10,000…
Can you outsmart dementia with positive thoughts? Attitude about aging could have an effect on dementia risk, according to researchers from the Yale School of…