If dementia is a general term that means thinking and memory has deteriorated to the point that it interferes with day-to-day function, what are the…
People with higher levels of antioxidants in their blood may be less likely to develop dementia, according to a study published in the May 4,…
A new nationally representative study published online in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease Reports found hearing impairment and vision impairment to be independently associated with…
During experiments in animal models, researchers at the University of Kansas have discovered a possible new approach to immunization against Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
Frontotemporal dementia begins relatively early compared to other forms of dementia. We still know relatively little about what causes the disease, however, new research from…
Elevated levels of an enzyme called PHGDH in the blood of older adults could be an early warning sign of Alzheimer’s disease, and a study…
A new study led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) shows the impact of early amyloid-β and tau protein accumulation on disrupting connections between…
New research from NUI Galway and Boston University has identified a blood biomarker that could help identify people with the earliest signs of dementia, even…
Alzheimer’s disease is the main cause of dementia worldwide. Although there is no cure, early detection is considered crucial for being able to develop effective…
New data shows that the symptoms suffered by people with advanced Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias who live in the community occur at a strikingly…