New research published in the journal eNeuro examined whether eliminating a protein that is elevated in the brains of those with Alzheimer’s could prevent or…
Down syndrome is caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21. Because of genes present on this chromosome that are known to contribute to Alzheimer’s…
Researchers at Helmholtz Munich, the Technical University of Munich and the LMU University Hospital Munich uncovered a mechanism that protects nerve cells from premature cell…
People with impaired kidney function have higher levels of Alzheimer’s biomarkers in their blood, but not an increased risk of dementia, according to a study…
How much physical activity—and how often—is needed to help stall dementia? For older adults with mild cognitive decline, there is now an answer: at least…
New accessible resources aim to make it easier for people with dementia and their families to access dementia-friendly eyecare.
High levels of calcium are toxic to cells and contribute to loss of neurons in Alzheimer’s disease. A new study published in JCI Insight identifies…
How do everyday health issues affect new blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease? A study from Karolinska Institutet, published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia, suggests that factors…
An unusual public health policy in Wales may have produced the strongest evidence yet that a vaccine can reduce the risk of dementia. In a…
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative condition characterized by the progressive deterioration of brain cells, which prompts memory loss, a decline in mental functions and…