Alzheimer's Stories
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Young Blood May Improve Old Brains
Young blood transfusions could potentially reverse the effects of Alzheimer's disease in the elderly, according to new research. -
Our Noses Could Someday Tell Us If We're At Risk For Alzheimer's
Boston researchers have developed smell tests that may someday allow us to better and earlier detect Alzheimer's disease. -
New Research Suggests Way To Help Alzheimer’s Patients Sleep Better
New research has suggested novel approaches to addressing sleep problems in individuals with Alzheimer's disease. -
Battle Of The Sexes: Who Has The Better Memory?
Hormones influence how well women recall memories compared to men. -
Promising New Drug Could Treat Alzheimer's Disease
A first-of-its-kind drug is being tested to treat Alzheimer's, and the results are promising so far. -
Loneliness Could Be A Precursor Of Alzheimer’s Disease
New research suggests that self-reported loneliness may be a precursor to the onset of Alzheimer's disease. -
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Could Prevent Alzheimer's Disease
New research has found that Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, found in fish oil, help clear waste in the brain, which could prevent Alzheimer's disease, and also aid in recovery from traumatic brain injury and reduce sleep impairments. -
Stay Young And Healthy With Vitamin D
Sunlight and the vitamin D that comes from it already has a huge impact on our health, but now researchers think it may slow aging and prevent age-related diseases. -
A Pill To Prevent Alzheimer’s?
The discovery of an enzyme that prevents the buildup of plaque in the brain could pave the way for Alzheimer's Disease prevention medication. -
Does Removing Brain Protein Ease Alzheimer's?
Researchers from Peter O’Donnell Jr. Brain Institute in Texas aimed to find out whether the removal of ApoE protein actually hampered brain function. -
Caffeine Could Help Prevent Dementia
Older women who reported drinking more coffee or tea had a reduced risk of developing dementia, but scientists say more research is needed to show a direct link. -
10 Early Warning Signs Of Alzheimer’s Disease
While the exact cause of Alzheimer's disease is unknown, several factors may increase the risk of developing the condition.