This groundbreaking study demonstrates that copper in the brain-not just in the blood-may help preserve cognitive function.

Dementia is a group of diseases that involve having trouble with memory, thinking, reasoning and other brain functions. It is ...

Technology Networks recently spoke with Cristiano Tunesi to learn more about how cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers are ...

Older women with a history of TBI show significantly reduced volume in memory-related brain regions compared with uninjured peers — a pattern not observed in men, new research shows.

MRI findings indicate that smoking is linked to reduced brain volume, raising concerns about dementia risk, especially with higher body mass index.

Some commonalities between Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia and certain brain conditions like tumors and subdural ...

Brain atrophy patterns are similar in individuals with obesity and those with Alzheimer's disease (AD), a new study shows. Comparisons of MRI scans for more than 1000 participants indicate ...

Walking may feel like one of the most basic daily activities you can engage in. However, walking has great benefits for brain ...

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative condition that slowly erodes memory and thinking skills. It affects more than 6 million older adults in the United States.

Alzheimer's disease is known to affect the brain in stages. While amyloid plaques often build up early, tau tangles are more closely tied to memory loss and other symptoms.

Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by the accumulation of amyloid β (Aβ) peptides and the protein Tau in neurons in the brain. As a result, researchers focused on the central nervous system to study ...

People who follow a MIND diet, even if started later in life, were significantly less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease or related forms of dementia, according to new research.