New Zealand violinist Jenny Banks remembered after death from dementia, aged 42
When Jenny was 4, she began learning Suzuki method violin with the late Rosanne Forde, who had just…
Brain’s immune cells play key role in maintaining stability of neuronal networks in Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at Trinity College Dublin have discovered that microglia – the main immune cells of the brain –…
Blood Test Boosts Alzheimer’s Diagnosis Accuracy in Primary Care: AAIC 2026 Study
Blood test results allow primary care physicians to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease with nearly the same accuracy as specialists,…
My Mother Had Alzheimer’s. That’s Why I Started a GLP-1
As an endocrinologist, I spend much of my day discussing GLP-1 medications with my patients. This week, I…
Dementia: We may prevent 50% of cases by understanding risk factors
Share on PinterestUp to 50% of dementia cases may be preventable but the key is in supporting people…
Decreasing Productivity Can Precede a Dementia Diagnosis by Years
Summary: Researchers tracked long-term socioeconomic data spanning decades. By pairing national medical registries with detailed tax records, the…
Study reveals complex relationship between alcohol and Alzheimer’s disease
Alcohol use has been associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline and dementia. But new research from the…
New global Alzheimer’s disease country insights tool reveals major inequalities in diagnosis, treatment access and preparedness across countries
Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) has launched the Alzheimer’s Disease Atlas (AD Atlas), a first of its kind platform…
Fish Oil Pills May Not Boost Brain Health After All
Popping a daily fish-oil capsule may feel like a smart brain move, but the science keeps refusing…
I built a house for my dad with dementia to live in with us. When his health declined, it cost $120,000 to support him.
John Nuar, 34, cared for his father with dementia at home from 2017 to 2019 in Michigan. Nuar…
I Built a House for My Dad With Dementia, Paid $120,000 to Support Him
This interview is based on a conversation with John Nuar, 34, who lives in Canton, Michigan. Nuar built…
NIH Study: Blood Test Using Circular RNAs Predicts Alzheimer’s Progression
Elevated levels of specific circular RNAs in the blood nearly tripled the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease symptoms,…