Alzheimer’s disease is commonly associated with old age but new research reveals that an unlikely group is most prone to ...

Using a custom-built tool to analyze the electrical activity from neurons, researchers at Brown University have identified a ...

New research reveals how breaking down stored glucose (glycogen) in the brain may reduce toxic protein buildup linked to Alzheimer's disease, with dietary restriction showing promise.

Alzheimer’s is a public health crisis that not only affects those with the disease (95,000+ in Louisiana alone), but also the ...

Researchers at the UConn Center on Aging have uncovered causal links between depression and Alzheimer’s disease and related ...

Helen Dennis is a nationally recognized leader on issues of aging and the new retirement with academic, corporate and ...

A popular drug used for diabetes and weight loss may also help protect the brain. That’s the key message from a new study ...

Two already-approved medications may help overturn brain changes caused by Alzheimer's disease, according to a recent study ...

Growing research shows common herpes viruses may raise dementia risk, challenging previous skepticism and opening new paths ...

Because Alzheimer’s is just one of several diseases that cause dementia, the key distinction lies in their scope. “Alzheimer’s disease is a specific condition resulting from an abnormal biological ...

In terms of quality of life, someone 75 years old, retired with significant memory problems, can still have friends and, “a ...

However, some research suggests that poor sleep could raise your risk of Alzheimer’s. A study published in November found that 35 percent of people who were considered poor sleepers (and felt ...