A research team has discovered that the two key pathological hallmarks of Alzheimer's -- tau protein and beta-amyloid -- affect brain circuits in distinct yet synergistic ways, particularly those ...

In a novel theory, scientists at Arizona State University's Biodesign Institute propose a unifying explanation for the ...

As of 2019, nearly one in two Americans over age 55 are at risk of dementia, according to the Census Bureau’s report.

Readers worry that fraud may tarnish the field and slow the race for a cure. Also: Charles Blow’s farewell; treatment for ...

New research has shown that diet could influence the risk of both depression and Alzheimer's disease (AD). Evidence suggests that depressive symptoms are both a risk factor for AD and a reaction to ...

There is no cure. Between 1995 and 2021, around $42bn was poured into more than 1,000 clinical trials. Yet only a handful of ...

Older adults with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias faced a greater risk for hospitalization after being continuously ...

All applications must fall within Alzheimer’s Research UK’s remit which covers biomedical research in Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Alzheimer’s Research UK funds research into treatment, ...

A new study finds that microplastics and nanoplastics accumulate at higher levels in the brain than in the liver and kidney.

What if brushing your teeth could protect your heart, mind, and even your love life? Jo Dunbar examines how your dental ...

Whether you're curious to explore a healthy brain or brains affected by Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies, or Frontotemporal dementia, the choice is yours. Tailoring ...

All the experts say socializing, ideally while doing that intellectual activity, can help a lot, because it not only stimulates the brain, but keeps us from feeling lonely. Loneliness often leads to ...