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

Study links historical education policies to better cognitive outcomes later in life

Study links historical education policies to better cognitive outcomes later in life

Researchers develop low cost, scalable methodology for early dementia detection

Researchers develop low cost, scalable methodology for early dementia detection

New insights into brain aging and Alzheimer's from non-human primates

New insights into brain aging and Alzheimer's from non-human primates

Using earpiece microphones to spot early signs of Alzheimer's

Using earpiece microphones to spot early signs of Alzheimer's

New protein target offers promise for alleviating cognitive decline in Parkinson's disease

New protein target offers promise for alleviating cognitive decline in Parkinson's disease

Common cardiovascular drugs linked to lower risk of dementia

Common cardiovascular drugs linked to lower risk of dementia

Ultra-processed foods drive obesity and metabolic risks

Ultra-processed foods drive obesity and metabolic risks

How vitamin B3 could be the secret to living longer and protecting your heart

How vitamin B3 could be the secret to living longer and protecting your heart

Quick finger prick could soon make Alzheimer's testing much more accessible

Quick finger prick could soon make Alzheimer's testing much more accessible

Anticoagulants fail to reduce cognitive decline in younger adults with AFib

Anticoagulants fail to reduce cognitive decline in younger adults with AFib

Can music therapy be the breakthrough dementia care desperately needs?

Can music therapy be the breakthrough dementia care desperately needs?

New discovery reveals NMDAR's critical function in maintaining brain stability

New discovery reveals NMDAR's critical function in maintaining brain stability

Unclear responsibilities hinder oral health care in nursing homes

Unclear responsibilities hinder oral health care in nursing homes

Researchers use cerebrospinal fluid to unlock pathways in Alzheimer's disease

Researchers use cerebrospinal fluid to unlock pathways in Alzheimer's disease

Gabapentinoids may increase hip fracture risk in older adults

Gabapentinoids may increase hip fracture risk in older adults

New initiative aims to tackle high blood pressure in Philadelphia communities

New initiative aims to tackle high blood pressure in Philadelphia communities

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Frailty may predict dementia risk years before onset, study finds

Frailty may predict dementia risk years before onset, study finds

Everyday physical activity provides immediate benefits for brain health

Everyday physical activity provides immediate benefits for brain health

Breakthrough method sheds light on how immune receptors detect infections

Breakthrough method sheds light on how immune receptors detect infections

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