Fatty Deposits Could Trigger Alzheimer's Disease

Medicine & Technology Sep 01, 2015

A new discovery could be the medical breakthrough for the dreaded type of Dementia.

British boy may have found the way to detect Alzheimer’s disease

Jul 14, 2015

A 15-year-old British boy has seemed to found the ideal test that would help detect the possibility of Alzheimer's disease, enabling early diagnosis of the condition by 10 years before the onset of the symptoms, the Daily Telegraph breaks the news.

Can the Air You Breathe Cause Your Brain to Shrink?

Apr 25, 2015

According to a new study published this week in the journal Stroke, researchers found the first link directly correlating changes in brain volume to exposure to air pollution, and during the 10-year monitoring period found that brains exposed to areas of dense air pollution were smaller leading to poorer cognitive function—poorer thinking and memory problems just being the start.

Focus of Alzheimer's Research Should Be Shifted, Study Says

Mar 30, 2015

Focus of Alzheimer's Research Should Be Shifted, Study Says

Ultrasound Used to Cure Alzheimer's in Rats

Mar 16, 2015

News on Ultrasound waves used to cure Alzheimer's in rats.

Memory Restoration Now Possible? Neurologists Find New Secrets to Synapses Storage

Dec 22, 2014

Neurologists have discovered that memory restoration may be a near possibility. In a recent study, researchers from UCLA's department of Integrative Biology and Neurobiology found that memories are not stored in the synapses, as was once believed.

Mental Decline Faster Among Diabetics, Johns Hopkins Researchers Say

Dec 02, 2014

Diabetes has been linked to earlier onset of dementia and Alzheimer's, and leaving the illness untreated or unchecked may lead to the progression of other diseases and changes in behavior, as well as emotions. A recent study reveals that mid-life diabetes contributes to an accelerated aging process by five years. People with diabetics experience decline in mental performance compared to people with normal blood sugar.

Brace Yourselves for Alzheimer's Boom by 2050

Nov 14, 2014

Brace yourselves for Alzheimer's incidence and expenses boom. Alzheimer's cases are expected to double by 2050.

High-fat Diet May Slow Down Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Premature Aging

Nov 12, 2014

High-fat Diet May Slow Down Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Premature Aging, Study Say

Common cold sores increase Alzheimer's risk, new research says

Oct 26, 2014

A new study discovered the correlation between herpes simplex infection and Alzheimer's.

Beginning to be forgetful? Grab the 2Ws: Webster’s and Walnuts

Oct 24, 2014

Eating walnuts and building one's vocabulary may help prevent cognitive decline, according to studies