Current treatment criteria may exclude many people with atypical Alzheimer’s disease even when they remain…
Browsing: Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that is the most common cause of dementia, affecting memory, thinking, and behavior. It typically begins with mild memory loss and gradually worsens, eventually interfering with daily tasks and cognitive function. Characterized by the buildup of abnormal protein deposits—amyloid plaques and tau tangles—in the brain, Alzheimer’s is currently incurable, though research is rapidly evolving. Ongoing scientific studies are exploring its causes, early detection methods, genetic risk factors, and potential treatments, with the goal of better understanding and ultimately halting or reversing the disease.
Cardiovascular health in midlife may influence mental function later in life. A person’s activity level…
Clearing amyloid plaques may break the chain reaction that fuels brain cell destruction in Alzheimer’s…
Alzheimer’s may scramble the genome’s 3D structure inside brain cells, disrupting the genetic controls that…
NIH-supported findings reveal a previously unknown aspect of human brain aging that may contribute to…
A large international study suggests that very high p-tau217 levels may identify cognitively healthy adults…
SuperAgers may keep their memories sharp not because they dodged Alzheimer’s genes, but because their…
A culturally tailored lifestyle program with ongoing support produced greater cognitive improvement than flexible health…
A single-cell study reveals major changes in immune cells, genome organization, and gene regulation within…
Accelerated brain aging was associated with dementia, addiction, and psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia. A…
Polyphenol-rich foods may support healthy brain aging, but no single food or diet has been…
A medically formulated THC and CBD treatment reduced agitation in a blinded trial involving people…
Brain immune cells appear to drive reversible sleep loss in mice with Alzheimer’s-like disease. A…
A virus that can remain hidden in the body for years may leave a lasting…
Scientists have identified a brain protein that may help Alzheimer’s spread, revealing a potential new…
Even moderate amounts of walking may help protect brain function and slow changes linked to…
Aging appears to alter how key cerebellar neurons fire, with measurable effects on movement and…
A new study suggests that sleep habits may influence how certain genetic variants affect early…