Neuroscientists warn of "cascading" Alzheimer's risk from these two habits
The habits produce a "synergistic effect" on our risk of developing Alzheimer's Disease and general cognitive decline.
Gut microbiome linked to Alzheimer's disease, scientists say
The findings could lead to the development of new therapeutic interventions or drugs to prevent Alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimer's breakthrough as "protective" gene may open up new treatments
The findings may lead to new types of therapies that mimic the gene's protective effect to prevent or treat Alzheimer's.
Scientists discover possible new treatment for Alzheimer's
The treatment works by restoring the activity of our brain's own cellular cleanup crew.
Scientists reveal diet plan that may lower Alzheimer's risk by 27%
A change of diet could help protect millions of Americans from inflammatory neurodegeneration, scientists suggest.
Keto diet may delay memory decline in Alzheimer's disease
The molecule beta-hydroxybutyrate was found to prevent cognitive impairment in mice, which may have implications for preventing memory loss in humans.
Alzheimer's signs may be detectable before significant damage
Researchers found differences in daily activity patterns in people who had a build-up of the protein amyloid beta in the brain, a key feature of the disease.
Fox News links Joe Biden's ice cream habit to Alzheimer's
"There's a reason caregivers deliver ice cream to their patients in nursing homes," Jesse Watters said.
Racist teachers labeled me a "bad breed". Grandad saved my life
I was constantly doing stupidness on the street, and if it wasn't for my dad and grandad, I don't know where I would've ended up.
Neuroscientists reveal weird vision problems as early Alzheimer's symptom
The symptom was more reliable at predicting Alzheimer's disease than memory loss.
Scientists find less invasive way to test for Alzheimer's
The discovery offers hope of earlier detection for millions of possible sufferers of the debilitating disease.
Alzheimer's breakthrough as five new subgroups identified
The discovery paves the way toward more personalized treatments for Alzheimer's patients.
Alzheimer's mysterious origins may lie in exhausted cells unable to cope
A discovery has important implications for future treatments and may explain why patients respond differently to different drugs.
Midlife blood test for cognitive decline may predict Alzheimer's
The findings of a new study could help early detection of Alzheimer's and open the door to more treatment options for patients.
Alzheimer's disease "game changer" as progression slowed with immunotherapy
"We can alter the course of this devastating disease and slow it down," scientists at Emory University told Newsweek.
Pre-Alzheimer's memory problems linked to loss of serotonin
"People with mild cognitive impairment already display loss of the serotonin transporter," researcher Gwenn Smith said.
Alzheimer's breakthrough as scientists discover ways to reduce symptoms
Two new studies reveal that electrical stimulation of the brain and light therapy treatment might help patients with Alzheimer's.
Alzheimer's mystery could be solved by new brain probe
A fiber implanted into the hippocampus could allow scientists to study real-time changes in the brain as the disease takes hold.
Study claims high good cholesterol levels linked to greater dementia risk
"Good" cholesterol has been associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, but it may not be all good news.
Scientists identify hidden midlife risk for developing Alzheimer's disease
"This study highlights a key mechanism by which hidden fat can increase the risk of Alzheimer's," a neurologist said.
Scientists make breakthrough in detecting early Alzheimer's
"The disease starts to develop 20 years before the onset of symptoms, so it's important to detect it early," Per Nilsson said.
Women who diet in middle age protect themselves from dementia
Research has revealed that women who ate a blood pressure-lowering diet in middle-age were less likely to report multiple symptoms of cognitive decline later.
Scientists identify link between sitting and dementia
Both a sedentary lifestyle and shorter white blood cell telomeres may be linked to greater risk of developing dementia, researchers have found.
The one lifestyle choice that could prevent memory loss
Abstaining from alcohol or reducing consumption can prevent memory loss later in life, a psychiatrist says.
My husband's dementia taught me a valuable lesson
I thought the whole thing was terrible: "How can I be doing this?"
New Alzheimer's drug brings hope, tough choices for patients, caregivers
For those now grappling with Alzheimer's, lecanemab holds out the promise of slowing the disease's progress. Are the modest benefits worth the risks?
"My six year old has Dementia": Mom shares daughter's heartbreaking story
Sadie's parents were crushed when their beautiful baby daughter was diagnosed with a terminal disease at three months, but they are determined to save her.
Scientists Detect Gene Mutation That Could Raise Alzheimer's Risk
According to the study, one-in-four people of European ancestry carry the Alzheimer's-causing mutation in their genes.
How To Spot The Early Signs Of Alzheimer's
For World Alzheimer's Month, Newsweek asked the experts how you can spot the ten early signs.
How Scientists Successfully Reversed Alzheimer's in Mice
The scientists experimented with augmenting the growth of brain cells, which decline in number as people age.