Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. All types of dementia involve a gradual loss of functions such as ...

The combination of a recently approved blood test for detection of Alzheimer’s disease combined with two medications that slow progression of the disease is drastically improving outcomes for patients ...

Researchers at the UConn Center on Aging have uncovered causal links between depression and Alzheimer’s disease and related ...

Azizi said that, in Alzheimer’s, sticky proteins or plaques are found on the brain that he likened to rust on an engine. “The wheels don’t turn, things are squeaky,” he said.

Getting diagnosis, no matter how familiar the disease is can be a difficult process, filled with uncertainty and complex emotions. Knowing what to expect can help you feel more stable throughout the ...

This fluid, called CSF, helps protect the brain. When it leaks, the brain can sag, leading to problems that look just like ...

Older Americans worried about cognitive decline can stay sharper for longer by exercising both their bodies and their brains ...

USC researchers have found a promising new brain scan marker that could better detect Alzheimer’s risk — but only for some. The tau-based benchmark works in Hispanic and White populations when ...

Early-onset Alzheimer's, affecting individuals under 65, presents unique challenges with memory, thinking, and daily functioning. While rare, it inclu ...

Your Brain’s Hidden Defenses Against Alzheimer’s UCSF researchers create "Google Maps” for how tau moves in the brain of Alzheimer’s patients. Date: July 10, 2025 Source: University of ...