LATEST ALZHEIMER'S RESEARCH NEWS YOU CAN USE

A new study adds to a growing body of evidence that mentally challenging activities like word games, playing cards, reading and writing may delay the rapid memory loss that occurs with Alzheimer's disease.

Keeping cholesterol under control limits the risk of heart disease, now, research shows that HDL, the so-called good form of cholesterol, may also be good for the memory.

Expressing thoughts and feelings may help caregivers to make sense of a difficult situation.

There may be multiple benefits for those with dementia to getting a diagnosis.

Memory loss and thinking problems are becoming less common among older Americans, according to a new national survey of seniors aged 70 and older...seniors today tend to be more physically fit and suffer from less disability than earlier generations

Markers in the blood may signal dementia two to six years before debilitating memory loss.

Some simple mental exercises may improve skills in those with early Alzheimer's.

New government funding has been approved to probe the links between cancer and Alzheimer's disease...

New reports raise fresh concerns about a popular hormone replacement therapy.