Our brains may work best when teetering on the edge of chaos. A new theory suggests that criticality a sweet spot between order and randomness is the secret to learning, memory, and adaptability. When ...

A new study has revealed that newborn babies and Alzheimer’s patients both have elevated levels of the same protein, p-tau217 ...

They form because amyloid beta (Aβ) peptides - short chains of amino acids - have a tendency to clump and aggregate, forming ...

Hannah Richardson is hopeful about her future and its endless possibilities. But the 24-year-old’s plans are clouded by an unthinkable reality – there is a 50 per cent chance she will develop ...

Misplaced car keys, forgotten names and other lapses in memory are a normal part of life, especially as you age. However, ...

After decades of research, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a test that can detect the buildup of ...

The New York Times ran a lengthy interview this morning between columnist Ross Douthat and venture capitalist and PayPal ...

The July 16 event includes sessions on distinguishing dementia from normal aging and innovative approaches like ...

The Alzheimer's Association estimates over 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older will live with Alzheimer's by 2025, with ...

Heat can be particularly dangerous for people with dementia, and the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is providing ...