alzheimer disease
Researchers at the Mass General Brigham Neuroscience Institute found that most patients with early Alzheimer’s disease are not closely following recommendations that could support brain…
Alzheimer’s Risk Factor May Behave Differently in Hispanic Older Adults, USC Study Finds
Researchers at the USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (Stevens INI) at the Keck School of Medicine of USC have found that…
Study Finds Frequent TV Watching Associated with Smaller Brain Structures
For decades, parents have warned that watching too much television would “rot your brain.” While that phrase may be an exaggeration, new research suggests the…
Unravelling the Link Between Brain Iron Accumulation and Neurodegeneration
Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s affect millions of people worldwide, yet scientists are still trying to understand what causes neurons to fail gradually…
New Research Questions Fish Oil’s Role in Preventing Alzheimer’s Decline
Americans spend more than $1 billion each year on fish oil supplements, largely because of claims that the omega-3 fatty acids they contain can support…
Healthy Living May Help Offset Genetic Risk for Dementia
With dementia cases projected to nearly triple worldwide by 2050, researchers are increasingly seeking ways to prevent or delay the disease. While genetics play a…
Healthy Hearts May Still Face the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
A new clinical trial suggests that improving cardiovascular health alone may not be enough to protect older adults from cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer’s disease.…
Newly Developed Mandarin Toolkit Helps Spot Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
Asian Americans represent the fastest-growing segment of older adults in the United States, yet many encounter persistent linguistic and cultural barriers when seeking care for…
New Study Reveals How to Detect Alzheimer’s Alongside a Difficult-to-Diagnose Dementia
People living with Alzheimer’s disease frequently have additional neurodegenerative conditions, one of which is the less well-understood frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD). Traditionally, FTLD could only…
UMass Amherst Study Reveals Long-Term Cognitive Risks of Early Adult Alcohol Use
It is widely recognised that people often turn to alcohol as a way to cope with stress. However, new research led by the University of…
USC research shows early Alzheimer’s brain markers vary across diverse populations
A team of researchers from the USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute at the Keck School of Medicine of USC has identified…
Clinical pilot study shows potential of low-dose lithium in slowing verbal memory loss
Lithium, a treatment long used for bipolar disorder, may offer neuroprotective effects that extend beyond mood stabilisation. An exploratory clinical trial conducted by the University…