Among members of the Richardson family who carry a mutation in the PSEN1 gene, the average age when symptoms start is 39.

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After decades of research, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a test that can detect the buildup of amyloid plaques in the brain—a key marker of Alzheimer’s disease, ...

Saffron shows promise as a natural treatment for depression and cognitive decline, performing as well as standard drugs in ...

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 ...

Scientists have long known that the Alzheimer's brain often features abnormal plaques and tangles, and recent studies have ...

In 2023, neurologists at a memory clinic in China diagnosed a 19-year-old with what they believed to be Alzheimer's disease – ...

Amazing discovery shows cycling reduces dementia risk by 22% and Alzheimer's by 19%. Discover how biking protects your brain ...

Bill Gates says he is 'really excited' about the progress recently made in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

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