Alzheimer's & Dementia

Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills. Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia among older adults. Dementia is the loss of cognitive functioning—thinking, remembering, and reasoning—and behavioral abilities to such an extent that it interferes with a person’s daily life and activities.

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Latest Alzheimer's & Dementia News and Research

New biomarker test detects early tau tangles in Alzheimer's disease

New biomarker test detects early tau tangles in Alzheimer's disease

Living in disadvantaged areas reduces ALS survival time by over 30%

Living in disadvantaged areas reduces ALS survival time by over 30%

ASU researchers propose a unifying explanation for molecular chaos driving Alzheimer's disease

ASU researchers propose a unifying explanation for molecular chaos driving Alzheimer's disease

Research unveils synergistic effects of tau and beta-amyloid in Alzheimer's

Research unveils synergistic effects of tau and beta-amyloid in Alzheimer's

New method for detecting inflammation could revolutionize disease diagnosis

New method for detecting inflammation could revolutionize disease diagnosis

Brazilian study reveals new pathways for preventing atrial fibrillation

Brazilian study reveals new pathways for preventing atrial fibrillation

Social and health disparities drive brain aging in Latin America

Social and health disparities drive brain aging in Latin America

Ethnicity and mental health impact brain health in rural older adults

Ethnicity and mental health impact brain health in rural older adults

Study could pave the way for routine eyecare imaging as a disease screening tool

Study could pave the way for routine eyecare imaging as a disease screening tool

Oral bacteria may be linked to changes in brain function as people age

Oral bacteria may be linked to changes in brain function as people age

Experimental drug shows promise in restoring memory in Alzheimer's model

Experimental drug shows promise in restoring memory in Alzheimer's model

Scientists identify brain inflammation prevention as key to Alzheimer's treatment

Scientists identify brain inflammation prevention as key to Alzheimer's treatment

International trial aims to prevent Alzheimer’s in high-risk young adults

International trial aims to prevent Alzheimer’s in high-risk young adults

New method revolutionizes body composition analysis using 3D imaging and deep learning

New method revolutionizes body composition analysis using 3D imaging and deep learning

NTU spin-off teams up with Osler Group to offer early dementia detection tool

NTU spin-off teams up with Osler Group to offer early dementia detection tool

Staying social may delay dementia by 5 years

Staying social may delay dementia by 5 years

Technology improves caregiver experience for families dealing with dementia

Technology improves caregiver experience for families dealing with dementia

Alzheimer’s disease may leave early signs in the gut, study finds

Alzheimer’s disease may leave early signs in the gut, study finds

Microplastics may accumulate in the brain at higher levels than in the kidney or liver

Microplastics may accumulate in the brain at higher levels than in the kidney or liver

Alzheimer's disease linked to disrupted brain oxygenation and neuronal function

Alzheimer's disease linked to disrupted brain oxygenation and neuronal function

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