A hidden phase of Alzheimer’s appears decades before symptoms, offering a chance for early detection and treatment.

Jaime Bortz, 39, is losing her memory to dementia. Her mom, now a full-time carer, is foreshadowing the burden many families will experience as dementia cases rise.

Alzheimer’s disease — which affects an estimated 7 million Americans — is notoriously difficult to detect, especially in its ...

Chronic stress is epidemic, and it is killing us. We know that and strive to become healthier. For some people that can be ...

“What this all says is that bilingualism changes the way you cope with an increasingly compromised brain,” she continued. “It ...

Neuroscientists used cognitive tests and brain scans to reveal the benefits of a surprising addition to your morning meal.

Uncover the real impact of brain supplements on memory focus and mental clarity Explore science-backed strategies for ...

Feb. 10, 2025 — Years before tau tangles show up in brain scans of patients with Alzheimer's disease, a biomarker test can detect small amounts of the clumping-prone tau protein and its ...

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have devised a biomarker test that can spot small amounts of clumping tau protein in the brain and cerebrospinal fluid, which lead to Alzheimer's disease.

Now, several publications and presentations at the recent Alzheimer’s Association International Conference have demonstrated that blood tests measuring amyloid and tau proteins have become much more ...

There have been several studies that have linked bacteria in the mouth to dementia. Research has generally suggested that ...