Drug hunters hoping to prevent or delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease take note—a new mouse model developed at RIKEN offers a powerful platform for…
A good night’s sleep plays an essential role in regulating brain health by removing the waste material and toxins that accumulate. Although many things can…
Can we improve the living environment of people with dementia with software and smartwatches? For two years, Daniela Gawehns did research in a care facility…
Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Brain Science (CBS) in Japan have discovered that the protein α-endosulfine (ENSA) is involved in the development of Alzheimer’s…
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) involves the deposition of a protein called amyloid β protein (Aβ) in the brain. This protein can build up in both the…
Prevailing theories posit plaques in the brain cause Alzheimer’s disease. New UC Riverside research instead points to cells’ slowing ability to clean themselves as the…
The experience of thousands of people affected by dementia has fed into a new resource which aims to be a comprehensive guide to supporting people…
Amateur boxing is associated with an increased risk of cognitive impairment and earlier onset of dementia, according to a study carried out by Cardiff University.
New research suggests that anxiety symptoms in late-middle-aged adults may be an indicator of the earliest stage of Alzheimer’s disease.
A clutter-free environment may not help people with dementia carry out daily tasks—according to a new study from the University of East Anglia.