Alzheimer's Stories
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What If You Could Get Tested For Alzheimer's During Your Annual Physical?
The Dementia Risk Score can predict your chance of developing dementia and Alzheimer's later in life. -
Animal Research On Alzheimer's Just Got More Useful
Testing on mice before humans is absolutely necessary, but how can we make the results more applicable to human patients? -
How To Form New Memories In 10 Minutes
Relaxing in a quiet environment for 10 minutes is enough to consolidate spatial memories, such as the geographical layout of your hometown, new study suggests. -
Clinton Announces Plan To Battle Alzheimer's
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on Tuesday announced a slate of proposals to battle Alzheimer's disease and seek a cure by 2025, including an increase in funding for research on the disease and related disorders. -
Why Only Some People Develop Alzheimer's
Though their brains show signs of Alzheimer's, some elderly people remain mentally sound. -
The Scary Thing Stress Does To Your Brain
People who are highly stressed are more than twice as likely to develop a form of mild cognitive impairment, according to a recent study. -
A Little Alcohol May Not Be So Bad For Alzheimer's Patients
New research suggests moderate alcohol consumption could reduce risk of death in people with mild Alzheimer’s disease. -
For Dementia Patients, Singing Is Good For The Mind, Body, And Soul
A new Finnish study provides further evidence showing the benefits music has on dementia patients. -
Thinking Old People Are Absent-Minded Could Put You At Risk For Alzheimer's
For the first time, researchers find believing negative age stereotypes can influence structural brain changes associated with Alzheimer's disease. -
The Surprising Link Between Your Sense Of Humor And Dementia Risk
Early signs of dementia are hard to catch, but as a person developing it loses touch with social context, their sense of humor may reflect brain changes. -
7 Memory Biases You Didn't Know Existed
Our memories aren't always reliable. Our brains often manipulate, invent, and distort memories to fit their own agenda. -
Afraid Of Losing Your Memory? Try Some Cardio
A long-term aerobic exercise program beginning in mid-life may prevent structural deterioration in the brain occurring in old age, suggests a new study.
