The NHS explains that Alzheimer's disease is believed to be driven by an abnormal build-up of two proteins, amyloid and tau. These deposits often develop around our existing brain cells, forming ...

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, accounting for 60% to 80% of all dementia cases. As of 2024, about 1 in 9 people aged 65 and older were living with the disease in the U ...

The number of Americans diagnosed with Alzheimer’s each year is expected to double by 2060, with the majority of cases affecting women.

Dementia UK has highlighted the "early signs" of Alzheimer's disease, one of the most common forms of dementia - including memory loss and mood changes.

Statins, long hailed for lowering cholesterol, might offer an unexpected benefit beyond heart health—they could help slow ...

Dr. Marty Levine explains more about the disease and the support that's available for patients. Sponsored by Optum Care Washington.

Medications like lecanemab (Leqembi) and donanemab (Kisunla) target amyloid plaques in the brain that build up due to Alzheimer’s disease. They may help slow disease progression for people in ...

And according to studies by the Alzheimer’s Association, the estimates of those living with the disease, which it put at 6.07 million in 2020, rise to 13.85 million by 2060.

New research finds that GLP-1 receptor agonist medications like Ozempic may help lower your Alzheimer's risk. What doctors want you to know about the new study.

Popular diabetes medications, including GLP-1 drugs, may protect against Alzheimer's disease. ScienceDaily . Retrieved July 12, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2025 / 04 / 250416135158.htm ...

About 7 million U.S. residents aged 65 and older have Alzheimer’s, the nation’s seventh-leading cause of death. Given the cresting age wave, the number is expected to roughly double in the ...

SEATTLE — An estimated 7.2 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's disease, according to an extensive 2025 report compiled by the Alzheimer's Association. While there is ...