The simple act of driving, considered a psychomotor task that indicates how well the brain responds to changes in the environment, can be a…
In a study of 1.3 million people in the U.S. and Europe, scientists have found that having a higher BMI (body mass index) is…
November 30, 2017 In a new study, scientists have identified a gene that protects against Alzheimer’s in those who are at a high-risk of…
On the heels of recent Alzheimer’s drug failures by companies like Eli Lilly, Merck and Axovant, one pharmaceutical company is insisting there is a…
November 28, 2017 Do the challenges and benefits that come with being married make your brain resilient against dementia? After looking at 15 studies…
Benzodiazepines are a type of drug often used to treat agitation, anxiety and insomnia in Alzheimer’s patients. You know them as Xanax, Klonopin, Ativan…
November 24, 2017 Living with dementia can be a lonely experience—not just for the patient, but for the caregiver, too. To help you through…
Making an Alzheimer’s diagnosis has always been difficult for doctors. Until recently, the only way to get a confirmed diagnosis was through autopsy and,…
An animal study suggests that cells exposed to certain stressors can trigger Alzheimer’s pathology. Scientists have known for a long time that the accumulation…
November 20, 2017 Research into healthy brains has helped scientists identify where things may be going wrong in patients with Alzheimer’s. Dr. Beth Stevens,…
November 17, 2017 While some scientists target beta-amyloid and tau tangles in the search for a cure against Alzheimer’s disease, others are turning to…
In an intervention-related win for Alzheimer’s prevention, researchers at the University of South Florida have found that computerized brain-training games lowered the risk for…
Considering the crushing rate of failure when it comes to Alzheimer’s treatments, the potential for a drug that works is highly anticipated. But according…
We know that stroke is associated with an extreme increase in dementia risk. But now, heart attacks have been found to increase risk, too—even…
November 13, 2017 Billionaire Bill Gates has personally committed $100 million to the search for a cure for Alzheimer’s, according to a blog post…