A recent study uncovers novel genes related to Alzheimer’s, offering a more comprehensive picture about the connection between the disease and genetics. A new…
We know that Alzheimer’s is caused by a combination of genetics and environmental factors. But for some people, the chances of getting Alzheimer’s are…
With the rise of genetic testing, many people wonder about their genetic risk for Alzheimer’s. Carrying two copies of the ApoE4 gene could increase…
What would you do if you found out you had a near-certain chance of developing Alzheimer’s? And how would it affect your life if…
Experimental drugs for Alzheimer’s disease have a 99.6 percent failure rate. Not such a great track record. But, according to an expert in the…
Can you outsmart dementia with positive thoughts? Attitude about aging could have an effect on dementia risk, according to researchers from the Yale School of…
Drugs that are prescribed for Alzheimer’s offer patients little respite from the disease, but scientists have now found evidence that suggests non-drug methods could…
December 6, 2017 Studies show that two-thirds of people with Alzheimer’s are women. To put that into perspective: By age 65, one in six…
November 30, 2017 In a new study, scientists have identified a gene that protects against Alzheimer’s in those who are at a high-risk of…
The way Alzheimer’s gets diagnosed is changing. Instead of waiting for symptoms to show up, doctors are now lobbying for a diagnosis that centers…
Carrying the ApoE4 gene is known as the single largest risk factor for Alzheimer’s, besides age itself. The presence of ApoE4 has been found…
Almost everyone who knows they carry the Alzheimer’s gene finds out the same way: sitting at a computer, poring intently over a screen that…
Julie Gregory was at risk for Alzheimer’s. Here’s how genetic testing for Alzheimer’s changed her life. As she turned 50 years old, Julie Gregory…