Alzheimer's Stories
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How Close Are We To A Cure For Alzheimer's?
On World Alzheimer's Day, we reflect on advancements to treat the progressive brain disease. -
Does Air Pollution Contribute To Alzheimer's?
A new study has found car exhaust particles are linked to a degenerative brain disorder in humans. -
What’s Your Risk For Alzheimer’s?
People who eventually develop Alzheimer's disease have higher levels of certain immune system proteins in their blood, researchers find, indicating that a simple blood test could someday help predict our future risk. -
How Do People Die From Complications Of Alzheimer's Disease?
Gene Wilder's death from Alzheimer's disease complications have opened up discussion on the condition's late stages. -
This Diet Increases Your Risk Of Alzheimer's
Crucial Alzheimer's risk factors are linked to consuming a certain diet high in meat, sweets, and high-fat dairy products -
The Five Most Promising Alzheimer’s Discoveries This Year
Alzheimer's disease is a complicated and debilitating brain disorder, but in 2016 scientists made some breakthroughs. -
Gene Signature Traces Origin Of Alzheimer’s
Researchers from the University of Cambridge have identified a specific signature of genes in healthy brains that can help trace the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. -
Mediterranean Diet Can Cut Alzheimer’s, Dementia Risks
A new study finds elderly people who eat plenty of fish, lean meat, legumes, nuts, whole grains, fruits, vegetables and healthy fats may benefit from better brain health. -
Personality Test Might Reveal Early Signs Of Alzheimer’s
Researchers developed a new checklist that measures changes in mood, motivation, and social appropriateness as a way to determine cognitive decline. -
Can't Smell Coffee? Maybe You Have Alzheimer's
A smell test might be able to determine if a person has Alzheimer's. -
New Alzheimer’s Vaccine Could Be As Common As The Flu Shot
Researchers in Australia are developing a vaccine that may be able to prevent the onset of Alzheimer's disease. -
Can A Simple Eye Test Predict Alzheimer's?
University of Minnesota researchers are eager to start the first human trials of an experimental technology that may be able to detect early cases of Alzheimer's disease simply by looking at the retina.
