Alzheimers

New Alzheimer's research from UVA Health suggests that enhanced light sensitivity may contribute to "sundowning" -- the worsening of symptoms late in the day -- and spur sleep disruptions thought to contribute to the disease's progression.…

People who carry the gene variant associated with the strongest risk for Alzheimer's disease may lose their ability to detect odors earlier than people who do not carry the gene variant, which may be an early sign of future memory and…

A new study by researchers at Case Western Reserve University revealed that the progression of Alzheimer's disease (AD) can be slowed by suppressing a specific protein in the brain that causes corrosion. A main pathogenic initiator of AD…

Dennis Thompson WEDNESDAY, July 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- A definitive diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease now requires a series of complicated and expensive imaging scans that look for…

Cara Murez THURSDAY, July 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Many retirees opt to volunteer as a way to help others, but new research suggests this act can also benefit volunteers' brain…

The secret to protecting your memory may be a staple of a bodybuilder's diet. RUSH researchers recently discovered that a muscle-building supplement called beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate, also called HMB, may help protect memory, reduce…

Whether enjoyed on its own or mixed into a latte, Americano or even a martini, espresso provides an ultra-concentrated jolt of caffeine to coffee lovers. But it might do more than just wake you up. Research now published in ACS' Journal of…

Further Phase 3 analysis shows benefits of lecanemab on both amyloid-beta and tau, two underlying pathological hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease New data on subcutaneous formulation shows promising PK /PD data modeling on efficacy…

With yet a third new Alzheimer's drug expected to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the field is beginning to show progress in the fight to slow the disease. But the drugs work best for those in the earliest stages of…

Jay Reinstein, who suffers from Alzheimer's, sits on a bed after receiving a PET scan at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC on June 20, 2023. Michael Robinson Chávez | The Washington Post | Getty ImagesMedicare plans…