Former male high-level rugby players in New Zealand have a 22% increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s and other dementias later in life compared to men…
Today, when an aging parent, relative, or friend starts to forget things, a firm diagnosis can be surprisingly elusive.
A team of researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine say they have revealed a possible molecular connection between air pollution and an increased risk of developing…
In rural and underserved areas—particularly Native American communities—early signs of dementia often go unrecognized. This could be because access to specialized care is limited, and…
Cognitive reserve (CR) is the brain’s ability to maintain cognitive function despite age-related brain changes, damage or disease. It reflects an individual’s capacity to cope…
Gene variant slows down removal of debris in the brain, increasing Alzheimer’s risk, say researchers
A type of brain cell that plays a vital role in maintaining neural networks and repairing injuries lies at the core of a promising new…
Individuals with an increased risk of dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease may have impaired spatial orientation skills. DZNE researchers have come to this conclusion based…
A new Northwestern Medicine study has uncovered a surprising molecular link between HIV-1 and a protein fragment associated with Alzheimer’s disease, according to findings published…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Leqembi Iqlik, a subcutaneous version of lecanemab, for weekly maintenance after the 18-month intravenous (IV) phase.
A simple brainwave test developed at the University of Bath has been shown to detect signs of memory impairment linked to Alzheimer’s disease years before…