Alzheimer’s disease may cause degeneration of neurons in the brain through amyloid plaques, neurofibrillary tangles, inflammation, and brain atrophy. The condition may affect different parts of ...

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.

Many people with Alzheimer's disease can still care for their own needs to various extents. Caring for yourself as much as possible is essential for maintaining your cognitive abilities. You can apply ...

Alzheimer’s disease is a neurological condition that causes a decline in thinking skills and memory. There is currently no cure, but there are ways to support a person with medication and other ...

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that impairs memory and cognitive judgment and is often accompanied by mood swings, disorientation and eventually delirium. It is the ...

I have a special interest in Alzheimer’s disease. For nearly 25 years, I practiced general neurology in Portland, Oregon, and some of my patients had dementia. In 2012, while doing a ...

Share on Pinterest Visceral fat could contribute to Alzheimer’s risk. Could shedding that fat help prevent cognitive decline? Image credit: Adrian Rodd/Stocksy. Obesity has previously been ...

The first pill to slow down Alzheimer's disease is being analysed for potential use on the NHS Getty Professor Alistair Burns, former NHS clinical director for dementia, called the trial results ...

If you’re a woman, that's a serious question to consider. Two-thirds of all Alzheimer’s patients and caregivers are female, according to the Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement, meaning women are ...

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive condition that affects memory and brain function, eventually making it hard to do even the simplest tasks. This leaves the person open to a number of ...

Readers discuss a guest essay by a woman who finds things to cherish in caring for her dad. To the Editor: Re “Finding Things to Like About Alzheimer’s,” by Rebecca Barry (Opinion guest ...