LATEST ALZHEIMER'S RESEARCH NEWS YOU CAN USE

Sleep deprivation may be bad for the brain, a new study in mice suggests...

Would you want to know your risk for Alzheimer's disease? New genetic tests make it possible to learn if you carry a gene that make you susceptible to developing severe memory loss and problems with thinking in old age.

Being overweight or obese leads to brain shrinkage in old age and, researchers say, and increased risk of Alzheimer's disease...

People with Alzheimer's disease tend to die earlier than their mentally intact, age-matched peers. Both whites and blacks seem to be equally affected...

Older adults who maintain their muscle strength are at lower risk of memory problems and Alzheimer's disease than those who are weaker, a new study shows...

Alzheimer's remains a leading cause of death, yet many consider it a disease of mind and memory. But there are physical tolls on the body of Alzheimer's...

A new study has found that offspring of those with Alzheimer's are more likely to have high blood pressure and signs of inflammation than those whose parents did not have Alzheimer's.

Problems with thinking and visual perception may occur years before the memory loss of Alzheimer's disease becomes apparent...

Whether it's counting coins, paying bills or balancing the checkbook, money matters are a challenge for anyone with Alzheimer's disease. Problems handling finances are also often an early warning sign for onset of the illness, new research finds.

Various studies suggest that a heart-healthy Mediterranean style diet, rich in fruits and vegetables and low in meat, may lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease...

Colds and other infections may hasten the decline in memory and thinking skills in people with Alzheimer's disease, researchers report...

High blood pressure was linked to memory and thinking problems in people over 45, according to findings from a large study, possibly setting the stage for problems like Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia later in life...

Men and women who drink moderately may have a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia than those who abstain from alcohol altogether...

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease is a physically and emotionally draining experience. It may be especially difficult…

When a spouse becomes ill, the well spouse is suddenly faced not only with the emotional toll, but the burden…

Eight years since her mother died of Alzheimer’s, B. Lynn Goodwin still remembers the stress of being her caregiver, of…

Mary Theresa “Terry” Vasquez, RN, has seen Alzheimer’s disease (AD) from a variety of angles. As a registered nurse, she…

Living with a partner at midlife may lower the risk for Alzheimer's disease later in life, a new study shows. The findings add to a growing body of evidence that staying socially connected is vital for a healthy and intact brain late in life.

Among the many decisions you will face as a patient (or caregiver) dealing with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is whether or…

After high school, you probably went on to receive more specialized training at a college or on the job. Perhaps…

Men and women with a heart rhythm problem called atrial fibrillation are at increased risk of Alzheimer's disease...

Seniors who scored low on tests of thinking and memory appeared to be more likely to have the early stages of macular degeneration, an eye disease related to aging.

Seniors who quickly shed pounds are at higher risk of developing Alzheimer's...

Researchers have developed a preliminary tool that may help predict whether someone age 65 or older is at low, moderate or high risk of developing dementia over the next six years.