Researchers from the Research Area on Neurological Diseases, Neuroscience, and Mental Health at the Sant Pau Research Institute, led by Dr. Juan Fortea, Director of…
Alzheimer’s Disease can be detected years in advance of a clinical diagnosis by monitoring how people manage their finances, according to new research.
Protein imbalances that increase brain cell excitability may explain why individuals with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) who also experience seizures demonstrate more rapid cognitive decline than…
Many dementia charities advise people to maintain a healthy weight to reduce their risk of dementia. But some studies have suggested that obesity might actually…
A study led by the Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV) has revealed the mechanism behind the link between a diet high in saturated fats and…
Some states require that physicians report a diagnosis of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, to the DMV. A new study suggests these mandates may have unintended…
When people think of Alzheimer’s Disease and possible treatment, amyloid—and the accumulation of plaques that invade the cerebral cortex—is often brought up first. However, scientists…
“Childhood” and “dementia” are two words we wish we didn’t have to use together. But sadly, around 1,400 Australian children and young people live with…
Middle Eastern and Arab American populations may have higher rates of Alzheimer’s disease and related cognitive impairments, but researchers don’t exactly know because these populations…
Better heart health may mean middle-aged Black women are less likely to show cognitive decline than those with poor heart health, a study has found.