“Delaying the onset of Alzheimer’s disease by just five years could cut the incidence rate in half,” said professor Xue Zhong ...

Even one fall by an older adult is just as accurate in predicting cognitive decline as individuals with elevated amyloid, the Alzheimer's brain protein considered the gold standard for gauging ...

Alzheimer's disease researchers say they've built a method using simple blood tests to predict if and when someone may show ...

New paper from UC Santa Cruz chemistry lab argues that efforts to develop treatments for Alzheimer's should stop ignoring a ...

Scientists have developed a blood test that could predict Alzheimer's symptoms years in advance using p-tau217 protein levels ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are terms that are often used interchangeably, they don’t mean the same thing.

A study of 470,000 people reveals that the APOE gene could be behind 90% of Alzheimer's cases in the world today.

A large-scale study found that rich mental engagement throughout life is associated with a significant delay in the onset of Alzheimer’s and mild cognitive impairment in older age.

While the research does not point to a direct, causal link, it hints that activities like reading, writing and playing games ...

Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias were less likely among adults who completed cognitive speed training with booster sessions, according to data published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: ...

While dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are terms that are often used interchangeably, they don’t mean the same thing. Understanding the difference isn’t just helpful for clarity, it’s essential for ...