Neuroscientists reveal secret of superagers' excellent memories
White matter, which connects different regions of the brain, appears to retain better structure in superagers than in older people with memory decline.
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.
Sweet moment senior dog with dementia forgets he's already greeted owner
Dennis Gerard said this moment was "sad and cute at the same time" and he hates seeing his 17-year-old dog deteriorate.
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.
Racism may increase Alzheimer's risk
Black Americans are twice as likely to develop dementia. New research may explain why.
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.
Scientist reveals how to regrow your age-shrunken brain in just six months
Research shows that losing cognitive function in old age may not be inevitable and simple measures can help extend the brain's health span.
Scientists reveal symptom that is major flag for dementia risk
Patients who had experienced this symptom were three times more likely to develop dementia during the study period.
Neurodegenerative disorders linked to higher brain acidity
Neuroscientists hope that these findings will provide a stepping stone to future treatments for a broad range of conditions, from dementia to depression.
Scientists identify the three main risk factors for brain aging
The research opens the door to potential prevention strategies for dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Biden official taken aback by "incredibly offensive" interview question
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked if President Biden has dementia.
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.
Dementia risk may fall as younger generations have larger brains
Over a 40 year period, brain surface area increased by nearly 15 percent on average.
Hearts melt at how dog with dementia reacts to owner calling her name
Spunky the Chihuahua can be seen standing still in the yard, as if feeling lost, before her owner calls her by her nickname.
Donald Trump dementia evidence "overwhelming," says top psychiatrist
Dr. Lance Dodes wrote that the former president showed signs of "confusion about reality" and "would have to be immediately removed from office" if elected.
"Understudied" middle age brain changes could predict dementia risk
Emerging evidence indicates how the midlife process can be vital in shaping future cognitive decline.
'Very concerning' neurological study finds disorders increasing worldwide
In 2021, around a whopping 43 percent of the global population suffered from some kind of neurological condition.
Where you live could increase your dementia risk
Neuropsychologist Aaron Reuben told Newsweek that a correlation between where people live and dementia risk in industrialized has been widely observed.
Scientists reveal dementia link to symptom affecting 7M Americans
The condition was associated with a threefold increase in dementia risk.
Brains of older adults boosted in just 12 weeks by daily fiber supplement
Participants taking fiber supplements showed improved results on a cognition test used to assess for early Alzheimer's disease.
Mom's agony for daughter stuck as a 'forever toddler' after rare diagnosis
In the hopes of finding a cure for Sanfillipo Syndrome, Olivia Stoop's parents have raised over $423,000 for clinical trials.
In Wendy Williams I saw my father's shattering diagnosis
Part of me felt crushed that I had not been able to save him from the consequences of the disease of alcoholism.
Flickering light can slow Alzheimer's disease, MIT scientists say
The surprising solution activates the brain's own clean-up crew to remove harmful protein build-ups in the brains of Alzheimer's patients.
Wendy Williams video divides internet amid dementia diagnosis
Clips from the new Lifetime documentary "Where Is Wendy Williams?" have sparked discussion on social media.
Wendy Williams' aphasia diagnosis sparks vaccine conspiracy theories
Williams' medical team this week announced that the TV personality has been diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia.
Nikki Haley calling out Trump's dementia 'risk' angers MAGA
"If Team Trump wanted to, they could start leaking the goods on Nikki to various outlets," one person suggested after the remark.
Dementia breakthrough "changes how we think" about treatment
The discovery offers new treatment avenues for a range of neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
Trump "less a risk" to get dementia than Biden, Republican suggests
Representative Greg Murphy spoke about the president not getting a cognitive test in his upcoming physical.
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.