In some cases, researchers found that B vitamins helped slow down brain shrinkage. This shrinkage—called brain atrophy—is ...

A world-first brain scanning technique could identify signs of Alzheimer’s disease long before symptoms appear. The method, ...

The Independent’s agony aunt Victoria Richards is on holiday. This week, agony uncle Tom is standing in with a special edition for Dementia Awareness Week. Keep emailing dearvix@independent.co.uk for ...

While most people associate Alzheimer's symptoms with old age, new research suggests signs could begin to show up in your 20s ...

A recent study has found that even modest amounts can 'accelerate brain atrophy', describing the shrinking and loss of brain tissue.

While AD is characterized by short-term memory decline, early-onset AD – which accounts for about 5% of AD cases – tends to ...

New research reveals that blood markers linked to Alzheimer’s disease signal a faster decline in muscle strength among older ...

NIH-funded breakthrough could enable targeted therapies for many neurological disorders.

A common medication used to treat HIV and hepatitis B may offer unexpected protection against Alzheimer's disease.

A new drug to treat the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease has been approved for use in Australia from today.

A good night’s sleep isn’t just about the number of hours you log. Getting quality sleep – the kind that leaves you feeling ...

it could potentially be adapted not just for Alzheimer’s, but also for other conditions where disease processes are patchy or localized, like brain tumors, multiple sclerosis or other ...