Brain connectivity patterns predict Alzheimer’s years before memory loss
Image: ©DedMityay | iStock A Stanford Medicine-led study reveals that resting-state brain activity patterns can predict Alzheimer’s disease…
Longer reproductive lifespan and hormonal history may influence brain vascular health
A longer reproductive lifespan and a history of using birth control pills or menopausal hormone therapy were associated…
Study identifies molecular links between menopause and brain aging
Researchers at UC Santa Barbara, UC San Francisco and international collaborators are uncovering the cascade of molecular events…
Incurable Alzheimer’s-LBD combo claimed Star Trek fame Patrick Stewart’s life | Healthcare
It was a deadly combo of Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) that brought curtains down on…
Scientists uncover surprising defense against Alzheimer’s
About one in nine people over 65 have Alzheimer’s — and the number is growing quickly. Without an…
Popular supplement your parents made you take doesn’t work: study
Taking a beloved supplement for cognitive health may no longer be a no-brainer. About 19 million American adults…
Groundbreaking Alzheimer’s drug not cost-effective ‘at any price’ – NCPE
“We know that this news will be disappointing for families affected by dementia,” says Alzheimer Society of Ireland.…
Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are linked to a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease, new study says
Semaglutide—the diabetes and weight-loss drug known by brand names like Ozempic and Wegovy—is continuing to show its potential…
Could speech offer a window into aging?
A speech clock built from nearly 3,000 people tracked dementia, cognition, social adversity, and biological aging, raising the…
Popular Joint Supplement Tied to Faster Decline in Alzheimer’s Patients
Glucosamine, a widely used over-the-counter supplement for joint pain, may worsen outcomes in people with Alzheimer’s disease and…
Your Voice May Reveal How Fast Your Brain Is Aging
Speech may reveal more about aging than previously recognized. Researchers found that an older-than-expected speech profile was associated…
Not All Exercise Protects Your Brain – One Type Is Linked to Higher Dementia Risk
Exercise may support brain health through changes in blood flow, metabolism, and inflammation, but those benefits do not…