During slow-wave sleep, the brain’s cleaning system works most efficiently, while REM sleep supports emotional processing and memory consolidation—all functions that deteriorate in Alzheimer ...

Scientists at University of California, Irvine, have discovered a “groundbreaking" new therapy to fight Alzheimer's disease, using stem cells to “program" human immune cells.

There are several mechanisms at play. For starters, rosemary stimulates blood circulation, including to the brain, helping deliver more oxygen and nutrients, which may improve mental clarity.

The brain runs on energy. Every thought, memory, or emotion sparks countless signals between nerve cells. That communication demands a steady, powerful fuel supply. Without it, the system breaks down.

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.

The stakes are high. Alzheimer's disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, and its economic impact is staggering, with care costs projected to reach $1.1 trillion by 2050.

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a prevalent neurodegenerative disorder marked primarily by β-amyloid (Aβ) deposition and abnormal Tau protein phosphorylation. Recently, brain organoids have ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently cleared a blood test that detects signs of Alzheimer's disease in the brain, according to multiple studies.

In addition to Alzheimer's, the research explored how human microglia respond in models of brain cancer and multiple sclerosis. In both cases, the engineered cells adopted unique gene expression ...

We know that supplemental creatine increases levels of creatine in the body and the brain dramatically. But it’s never been tested in an interventional trial for Alzheimer’s disease. In this ...

Locally, the Abilene community will have a chance to support the cause during the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, set for Saturday, Oct. 18 at 9 a.m. in Grover Nelson Park.