"Alzheimer’s"

A new study has found that the virus that causes cold sores may be linked to a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers analyzing the medical records of over …

Alzheimer’s disease now affects over 7 million Americans, a new report from the Alzheimer’s Association shows. The report warns the number is rising quickly and urges more focus on early …

A new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests that the experimental drug gantenerumab may help prevent Alzheimer’s-related dementia in people with genetic mutations that almost …

New research has revealed that hidden fat around internal organs, known as visceral fat, may serve as an early warning sign for Alzheimer’s disease, up to 20 years before symptoms …

New research has revealed an early, hidden phase of Alzheimer’s disease, offering key insights into how the brain is damaged before memory loss and other symptoms appear.  This finding could …

A new study has brought hope to those battling early-stage Alzheimer’s disease, revealing that intensive lifestyle modifications, including adopting a healthy diet and regular exercise, could slow cognitive decline.  The …

A team of neurological scientists from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, has made a remarkable discovery, a simple blood test that can detect signs of Azheimer’s up to 15 years …

A new study found that a simple blood test could predict a woman’s risk of dementia up to 25 years before symptoms appear. The test measures a protein linked to …

A new 25-year Northwestern University study is challenging the idea that memory loss is an unavoidable part of aging. Researchers say a small group of seniors, known as “super agers,” …

A new AARP report shows that more Americans than ever are caring for aging or disabled family members. The number of family caregivers has jumped 45% in the past decade, …