“There’s an early phase where there’s a very slow increase in the amount of pathology,” says Ed Lein, a senior investigator ...

According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, veterans are more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease and other ...

A brain mapping study funded by the NIH reveals which cell types may be the first to be affected. New research funded by the ...

Doctors specializing in dementia and Alzheimer’s share the ways they take care of their brain and prevent cognitive decline, ...

The most common early symptom of Alzheimer’s is trouble remembering new information because the disease typically first ...

Engaging your brain with puzzles is not just a pastime; it's a proven method to keep the mind sharp, potentially reducing ...

The Mediterranean diet, and in particular the Green Mediterranean diet, may promote better blood sugar management and a ...

It's common knowledge that our brains -- and, specifically, our brain cells -- store memories. But a team of scientists has discovered that cells from other parts of the body also perform a memory ...

If you find yourself sleepy during your daily activities in your older age, you may need to consider it more than an inconvenience — since the fatigue may indicate you’re at higher risk for developing ...

Diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) is currently largely based on the presence of biomarkers. This may lead to a ...