Alzheimer's disease, a type of dementia that profoundly alters a person’s memory and cognitive function, affects an estimated 6.7 million U.S. adults at least 65 years old, according to the ...

Researchers at Northwestern University have made a breakthrough in identifying a way for Alzheimer's disease to be treated ...

There is no known cure for Alzheimer’s, but certain medications can help slow the cognitive decline that’s characteristic of the disease. Cognitive assessments, brain scans and blood tests are ...

Since Alzheimer’s advanced stage has no cure right now, the entire focus of Zentara is on prevention. For this purpose, it has identified two goals: make early Alzheimer’s diagnosis cheaper and give ...

A COMMON sleep habit may be an early sign of Alzheimer’s, a study shows. Do you love a lie-in or a do you regularly feel ...

A new study suggests that women who use a popular hormonal menopause treatment later in life may be at a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

Alzheimer’s disease is often considered ... even in those genetically predisposed to it. Advanced brain scans have provided unexpected insights. While imaging confirms high levels of amyloid ...

WE ASKED KOAT, UNM HEALTH EXPERT DOCTOR ASH ABOUT THIS. ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE IS A BRAIN DISORDER THAT SLOWLY DESTROYS MEMORY AND THINKING SKILLS, AND EVENTUALLY THE ABILITY TO CARRY OUT THE ...

Getty A woman with Down syndrome who had all the “brain changes” of Alzheimer’s disease didn’t exhibit any of the cognitive symptoms that are characteristic of the progressive dementia ...

"People volunteer to do biomarkers, which includes brain scans, blood tests, digital tests and a retinal scan," Dr. Steen said. The tests can paint a picture of a patient's Alzheimer's risk ...

"Studies have shown that vulnerability to Alzheimer's-related changes in the brain increase in women from pre- to ...