Dec. 19, 2024 — Researchers have discovered a surprising link between a chronic gut infection caused by a common virus and the development of Alzheimer's disease in a subset of people.

Research on Alzheimer’s disease is approaching a much-needed tipping point. The media spotlight has been on newly available drugs like lecanemab and donanemab that target the protein plaques ...

While nearly 7 million Americans aged 65 and older suffer from Alzheimer's disease, experts are reflecting on the advances in diagnosis, treatment and risk management that have been made in 2024.

A doctor who says he's as healthy as someone 20 years his junior believes walking is a key part of his daily routine.

The UK medicines regulator approved Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's disease therapy Kisunla today, but the drug is too expensive to be funded by the NHS, according to cost-effectiveness watchdog NICE.

Dec. 19, 2024 — Researchers have discovered a surprising link between a chronic gut infection caused by a common virus and the development of Alzheimer's disease in a subset of people.

Reduced baroreflex sensitivity predicted the risk for dementia linked to hypertension in older adults, beyond what traditional blood pressure measurements reveal, a new study found.

Is it true that diseases like Alzheimer’s only affect older people? Expand No, but most people with dementia are over the age of 65. In the UK around 70,800 people with dementia are under 65. Many of ...

Dr Jacqui Hanley, head of research funding at Alzheimer’s Research UK, said: “It is encouraging to see large studies exploring whether drugs already licensed could be repurposed as a dementia ...

Reminiscence refers to the act of recalling memories from the past. It is a familiar activity to everyone, but reminiscence can be highly beneficial for people with Alzheimer’s disease. It can support ...

Alzheimer's disease affects memory, thinking and behaviour, and while age stands as the predominantly known risk factor, your lifestyle choices can also sway the odds. An enlightening article ...

If your loved one has Alzheimer's or another form of dementia, you may be wondering how to cope with swearing and other bad or foul language; words that can be shocking when they come from the mouth ...