Alzheimer's Stories
Alzheimer's disease is moving out of the shadows as new plays tackle head-on the emotional pain of a condition that robs its victims of words, memories and coherent thought.
The bigger the size of your hippocampus, the lower your risk of memory decline and dementia: study.
A new, non-invasive procedure of imaging the brain will allow us to learn more about how Alzheimer's, dementia, and brain tumors work.
Drugs like Valium and Xanax are linked to an increased risk of dementia if used for too long.
Alzheimer's caregivers may be more stressed if they're married to the patient or suffer from depression, finds a Finnish study.
A new study examines the potential link between Alzheimer’s and the immune system, concentrating on a key protein that increases the risk of the disease.
The food group signed a research collaboration agreement with a Swiss biotech company to develop an Alzheimer's disease diagnostic test.
Donepezil (Aricept), prescribed for Alzheimer's disease, increased bone mass in mice, and researchers believe it may someday be used for osteoporosis.
Resveratrol, a compound found in red wine, dark chocolate, and grapes, has been found to slow the progression of Alzheimer's, but only in large, concentrated, daily doses.
A new brain imaging technique may be the key to understanding neurological diseases in more depth.
Low levels of vitamin D may accelerate cognitive decline in the areas of episodic memory and executive function among older adults: study.
A genetic profile (based on a simple blood test) could be used to predict the onset of diseases, including Alzheimer’s, years in advance, say UK researchers.