dementia
Four people in the world have a mysterious dementia. Could it hold a key to Alzheimer’s?
Alzheimer's has proved difficult to treat. But solving the mystery of this ultra-rare frontotemporal dementia may unlock new understanding.
New brain scan analysis tool can detect early signs of dementia
Researchers develop the first objective tool for assessing the onset of cognitive decline through the measurement of white spots in the brain.
Only 35 percent of Americans know the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease
Yet 80 percent of respondents want to reduce their risk of dementia.
Oxytocin may play a role in protecting against Alzheimer’s
Preliminary studies on mice show positive results.
As belly size gets larger, the memory center in the brain gets smaller
Researchers at University College London link waist circumference with dementia.
By 2050, the U.S. Alzheimer’s population will double. We’re not prepared.
The Alzheimer's Association says its new analysis and surveys "should sound an alarm regarding the future of dementia care in America."
‘Self is not entirely lost in dementia,’ argues new review
The assumption "that without memory, there can be no self" is wrong, say researchers.
The cause of Alzheimer’s may be gum disease
This means the disease may be curable and a vaccine possible.
A new brain implant could slow Alzheimer’s progression
One patient retained the ability to dress herself, make a simple meal, and even change her plans depending on the weather.
Scientists Discovered What Causes Dementia
An international team of researchers claims to have found a major cause of dementia - an incurable brain disease.
Lifestyle Changes, Not a Magic Pill, Can Reverse Alzheimer’s
The prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease is expected to triple over the next three decades, to nearly 14 million in the United States alone.
Being married linked to better cognitive function, researchers say
Research points to many social-cognitive, emotional, behavioral and biological benefits that marriage seems to bestow on its participants.
Scientists Use Artificial Intelligence To Spot Alzheimer’s Before Onset of Symptoms
Scientists have developed an algorithm that reliably detects the signs of Alzheimer’s dementia before its onset.
New Research Reveals How Type 2 Diabetes Affects the Brain
A new study shows that being (and remaining) overweight and having type 2 diabetes is neurological nightmare.
Caffeine May Prevent Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
Scientists identify key compounds that may help prevent brain diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s as well as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
Scientists: Do this exercise twice a week for a better brain
New research by Australian scientists shows what exercise can make some people more intelligent and prevent dementia.
Robin Williams died because of ‘a terrorist inside his brain’
Robin Williams was trapped inside his own rapidly-deteriorating brain, which was being overtaken by what his wife refers to as a "terrorist" — Lewy Body Disease.