Drugs targeting amyloid plaques have failed to show efficacy in clinical trials. A new approach is needed to tackle AD ...

Increased social engagement may delay dementia onset by up to five years, emphasizing the importance of social connections ...

Shorter telomeres are linked to higher risks of stroke, dementia, and depression, but lifestyle factors may help counteract ...

Seniors whose cholesterol levels spike and plummet year-to-year could be at increased risk of dementia and failing brain health, a new study suggests. Those whose cholesterol fluctuated the most ...

Many people use the terms Alzheimer’s disease and dementia as if they mean the same thing, but they actually refer to ...

Jan. 13, 2025 — Researchers have uncovered novel insights into how brain function disruptions related to cerebrovascular disease (CeVD) interact with Alzheimer's ... Dementia With Lewy Bodies ...

Researchers explore the impact of exercise on the short-term regulation of insulin pathways in brain circuits.

Johanna Jackson studied several conditions, including epilepsy and brain injury, before focusing on Alzheimer’s disease. The constant throughout her career is an interest in synapses – the small ...

A new study published in the journal Cortex sheds light on how brain network organization differs in healthy aging and semantic dementia. Researchers found that older adults experience changes in the ...

Their findings suggest that taking vitamin D supplements could play a role in fending off dementia. Additionally, the brain expert underscored the significance of having an adequate amount of ...

A man diagnosed with dementia in his 40s has revealed that a slight change in his working abilities was the telltale sign his brain health was in decline. Peter Alexander, now 56, never expected ...

Dr Sarah-Naomi James, who is based at the UCL Dementia Research Centre and MRC unit for lifelong health and ageing at UCL, told the PA news agency: “When we’re thinking about brain changes ...