A recently published study shows for the first time that even short periods of severe inactivity allow the buildup of ...

Nearly seven million Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive condition that destroys memory and other mental functions and is among the leading causes of death in the nation. While ...

SaveHealth provides an overview of Alzheimer's disease, including treatment and coping mechanisms for those with the disease ...

Groundbreaking study uncovers the crucial link between REM sleep patterns and Alzheimer's disease, providing new insights for ...

A major boost in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders is underway, thanks to a $3,027,155 NIH grant awarded to a team of researchers at Central Michigan ...

One of the most common early signs of dementia is short-term memory loss—as is forgetting important dates or events, repeating questions over and over, and an increasing need to rely on reminder notes ...

However, some research suggests that poor sleep could raise your risk of Alzheimer’s. A study published in November found ...

Israeli researchers have found that the way you walk could reveal your risk for Alzheimer's or other neurological disorders. A study published in Digital Medicine details how a team from Tel Aviv ...

Finally, a few studies in mice have found that the medications can reduce the buildup of the protein tau in the brain, which is a key contributor to Alzheimer’s disease. Scaling back tau buildup could ...

European Union regulators will review new information relating to the safety of Eisai Co.’s and Biogen Inc.’s medicine for ...

Alzheimer’s affects millions of Americans and can have a devastating impact on finances. Some of the worst damage is done before a diagnosis is even made.

Jan. 22, 2025 — New guidelines will help doctors identify patients with a common memory-loss syndrome that is often misdiagnosed as Alzheimer's disease in older adults. The diagnostic criteria ...