Why Do Black and Latino Neighborhoods Have Higher Rates of Alzheimer’s?
Amid the growing burden of Alzheimer’s in the U.S., researchers aim to better understand the relationship between the disease and the places people live….
Amid the growing burden of Alzheimer’s in the U.S., researchers aim to better understand the relationship between the disease and the places people live….
Scientists are barreling toward a future in which, thanks to CRISPR, it is possible to edit the genetic make-up of brain cells to prevent…
A nationwide September study revealed that many Americans lack the understanding of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, even though Alzheimer’s is one of the leading causes…
Persistent worrying — which cognitive scientists call repetitive negative thinking — may speed up cognitive decline. It might also make people more susceptible to…
Scientists increasingly say that taking care of your mind and body may be the most significant way to delay the onset of cognitive decline….
According to neuroscientist Dr. Majid Fotuhi, age-related cognitive decline is as normal as loss of muscle mass. But just like regular exercise can keep…
According to the Alzheimer’s Association’s 2020 Facts and Figures report, older African Americans are about twice as likely to have Alzheimer’s or other dementias…
Every fall, the reminders to get a flu shot can become so pervasive they can be easily ignored: “Yeah, yeah,” you say. “I need…
While most Alzheimer’s detection and prevention research is focused on the aggregation of tau tangles and amyloid beta proteins in the brain, some novel…
While there is no definitive way to prevent dementia, half of Americans are worried about developing dementia, and new research shows that certain lifestyle…
People with dementia often suffer from mental health conditions, symptoms that can lead to serious consequences. These neuropsychiatric disorders can make it more difficult…
A new study has found that people who engaged in learning activities as children — studying foreign languages, being read to, looking at atlases,…
Dietary supplements are a $40 billion industry. Some 50,000 products on the mark claim to improve mood, energy, vitamin levels, brain function, overall health….
Researchers from the National University of Ireland at Galway have discovered a significant link between high blood pressure and a higher risk of incident…
The earlier we can diagnose Alzheimer’s, the better. This is why scientists are putting so much focus on the human eye. While the exact…