Alzheimer's

Blood Test Shows Risk Of Getting Alzheimer's Disease Within 3 Years

A new blood test can determine a patient's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease or mild cognitive impairment within three years.

Alzheimer’s Death Rate 5 Times Higher Than Reported

A new study points out that the number of deaths caused by Alzheimer's disease is largely under-reported; the CDC's estimate may be far below the reality.

Swim Against The Current Of Dementia By Eating More Things That Swim

Maintain brain size in old age by increasing your intake of omega-3 fatty acids, a group of fats commonly found in fish like salmon and trout.

Genetic Target Could Delay Onset Of Alzheimer's Disease

A variation of the gene APOE may represent a promising target for Alzheimer's disease prevention in people with mild cognitive decline, a new study finds.

Dementia Patients Who Want To Avoid The Nursing Home Require More Support

Johns Hopkins researchers suggest that most people with dementia who live at home have multiple unmet health and welfare needs, which could jeopardize their ability to remain in their homes.

Mediterranean Diet Fights Dementia Better Than Pharmaceutical Drugs, Experts Say

A Mediterranean diet and other healthy lifestyle adjustments represent a safer and more efficient strategy against rising dementia statistics, according to experts.

Dementia Cases To Triple By 2050

The global number of dementia cases is expected to have grown from 44 million to 135 million by 2050.

Reversing Alzheimer's With Gene Therapy

The NEU1 enzyme could help modulate plaque buildup in the brain and reverse symptoms associated with Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders.