Tag: alzheimer disease
Most Patients with Early Alzheimer’s Disease Seeking Anti-Amyloid Antibody Therapy Fall Short of Brain Health Guidelines
Researchers at the Mass General Brigham Neuroscience Institute found that most patients with early Alzheimer’s disease are not…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…