Alzheimer's

Light pollution Alzheimer's

Light pollution, known to affect circadian rhythms, also may increase Alzheimer's risk

Eating processed red meat linked to higher risk for Alzheimer's disease

Bacon Alzheimer's Link

Certain genes may cause Alzheimer's, a new study finds. Here's why you shouldn't rush to get tested

Alzheimer's Genetic Testing

The human brain is getting larger, and that may be good for your dementia risk

brain growth dementia

Erectile dysfunction drugs linked to reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease

Viagra Alzheimer's Disease

Certain personality traits – like being an extrovert – may lower risk for dementia

Dementia Personality Link

Alzheimer's risk increases with rise in this 'hidden' body fat, researchers find

visceral fat alzheimer's

Eating strawberries may lower the risk of dementia, study finds

Strawberries Cognitive Decline

Doubts abound about new Alzheimer's blood test

New Alzheimer's drug raises hopes — along with questions

Alzheimer's Drug Leqembi

The latest Alzheimer's drug may not help most Black patients, experts say

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia. What are warning signs of the condition?

Eli Lilly says its experimental Alzheimer's drug slows cognitive decline

The best way to keep the mind sharp? Attain a college degree, study suggests

Education Cognitive Decline

How does body weight affect the brain? A study offers new clues

Body weight brain health

The MIND diet reduces the risk of Alzheimer's and memory loss

MIND diet

People may sleep less as they age, but they still need 7 hours each night, scientists say

Sleep Older Adults

Excessive daytime napping linked to increased risk of Alzheimer's disease in older adults, study finds

Alzheimers Sleep Study

Early menopause increases a woman's risk for dementia, study suggests

Early menopause Dementia

The biggest health trends of 2022, from gut health to sound healing

Young people with high blood pressure are at greater risk of dementia, study finds

Hypertension Dementia Risk

Your eyes may be a window to your Alzheimer's risk

Alzheimer's eye scan

Doctors weigh pros and cons of prescribing hot-button Alzheimer's drug

Alzheimer's drug Aduhelm

New Alzheimer's drug approved by the FDA despite questions about its effectiveness

FDA Aduhelm Alzheimer's

Prediabetes may expedite mental decline – and millions of Americans have it

Prediabetes can affect the brain

People with dementia far more likely to die of COVID-19, large study finds

Stay mentally sharp as you age through exercise and a lively social life

Prevent Mental Decline

Missed credit card payments could be dementia indicator years in advance, study finds

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A blood test to diagnose Alzheimer's is now available – but many experts remain wary

New Alzheimer's blood test

Obesity reduces blood flow to the brain, increasing risk to Alzheimer's disease

Brain Scans Obesity

New blood test can detect Alzheimer's 20 years before symptoms show, study finds

New Alzheimer's blood test

Flu and pneumonia vaccines may reduce Alzheimer's disease risk

Flu shot Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's Foundation of America offering free, virtual memory screenings

Nerve damage in Alzheimer's

Your personality may increase your risk for pre-dementia

Personality traits dementia

As seniors' walking speeds slow, their minds usually do too

decline in cognition and gait speed

The number of millennials with early-onset Alzheimer's disease is surging, report finds

More Younger Americans Diagnosed with Dementia, Alzheimer's

Cardio exercise may improve brain health for adults at risk for Alzheimer's disease

Exercise brain Alzheimer's

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