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…
Sutter Health care model safely expands local Alzheimer’s treatment
A multidisciplinary care model developed across Sutter Health helped general neurologists address a practical challenge facing health systems…
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…
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…
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…
High-Dose Vitamin D Linked to Better Cognition in Older Adults with Memory Problems and Poor Sleep
A small new study by Emory University scientists suggests that people with mild cognitive impairment and disturbed sleep…
Landmark map of human brain’s gene activity holds clues to Alzheimer’s disease and more
A detailed brain map describes gene activity in neurons (artist’s illustration) as well as immune and vascular cells…
The drugs that could slow Alzheimer’s
New treatments for Alzheimer’s that significantly slow down its progression could become available through the NHS in the…
New dementia drugs could become available on the NHS
Health Secretary Yvette Cooper has raised hopes that a breakthrough dementia drug could be made available on the…
Study links processed foods to targeted domain-specific cognitive decline
An unhealthy Western-style diet was associated with a faster cognitive decline in people with a genetic risk of…
AI can detect hypertension and diabetes by looking at your face and eyes
AI systems are being developed to detect hidden health risks from ordinary-looking images of the face, palms and…