This includes syndromes like Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, and frontotemporal dementia. Since ...

The NHS explains that Alzheimer's disease is believed to be driven by an abnormal build-up of two proteins, amyloid and tau. These deposits often develop around our existing brain cells, forming ...

Doctors often use memory tests, medical history, and brain imaging to help tell the difference. Some people may have a ...

Unlike expensive positron emission tomography (PET) scans or invasive lumbar punctures, the new blood test measures the ratio of two proteins, pTau217 and ß-Amyloid 1-42, which are implicated in ...

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The second theory, which is newer, suggests that Alzheimer’s may be caused by problems with how cells in the brain produce energy—a problem known as metabolic dysfunction.

Orangeburg County volunteers joined forces once again to welcome bicyclists participating in the Alzheimer’s Association’s ...

New University of Virginia School of Medicine research suggests an unexpected way doctors may be able to improve blood flow to the brain to battle Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.

Your body provides many signs when it needs rest, including dark circles, muscle aches, and skin blemishes. Here’s how to ...

Dementia is an umbrella term for cognitive decline, while Alzheimer's is the most prevalent cause. Recognizing the distinction is crucial for accurate diagnosis, appropriate care, and future planning.

New research suggests an unexpected way doctors may be able to improve blood flow to the brain to battle Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases.

Researchers followed 60,000 adults aged 40 and older—who took various types of antidiabetic medication—for seven years ...