LATEST ALZHEIMER'S RESEARCH NEWS YOU CAN USE

A cure for Alzheimer's disease remains a holy grail for a growing number of scientists and medical researchers around the globe, including those funded by The Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation.

Alzheimer's disease is caused by a build-up of a small protein called beta-amyloid, which is formed when a larger protein is broken into pieces. But the enzyme that produces beta-amyloid is also responsible for cleavage of another protein called Notch.

Therapy Pets Prove Soothing to People with Alzheimer's Well-trained cats and dogs can be a big comfort for someone with dementia.

People who feel lonely may be twice as likely to develop Alzheimer's disease in their later years as those who feel they have a close network of friends and family...

Scientists have discovered a gene that may play an important role in the onset of Alzheimer's disease. The gene, called SORL1, was uncovered in a huge international study involving 6,000 people...

An updated review of the most common nervous system disorders in the United States found that 67 out of every 1,000 elderly Americans carries a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease...

A common B vitamin may boost brain health. People who get plenty of folate, a common B vitamin found in foods and dietary supplements, may be at reduced risk for Alzheimer's disease...

Virus may interact with a gene that raises Alzheimer's risk. People who carry a gene that raises the risk for Alzheimer's disease in old age may also be more prone to infection...

More than two thirds of caregivers reported personal benefits. Friends and family who care for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or another fatal illness find end-of-life care rewarding...

Cognitive training sessions aimed at memory, reasoning, and speed boosted ability to perform day-to-day tasks.

A few simple measures may help keep the brain young for years to come.

A chemical called FDDNP allows doctors to peer inside the brain.

Men and women who inherit a certain gene lived to a ripe old age with memory intact.

Scientists have uncovered markers that may identify people living with Alzheimer's.

For an illness like Alzheimer's, years of caregiving service may call for extra compensation.

A feline form of Alzheimer's sheds new light on the ailment.

Stimulating Internet-based program provided a boost to those taking Alzheimer's medicines.

Management of Alzheimer's has progressed in the last century, though the search for a cure continues.

DHA, a natural substance found in fish, was linked to a lower risk of dementia.

Targeted counseling and support prolongs the time that Alzheimer's sufferers can be cared for at home.

Vegetables, but not fruit, helped fight memory problems in old age.

Emotional support and a broad network of family and friends can all ease stress of caregiving.

Medications to treat the behavior problems of dementia may slightly increase the risk of death.

Senior fitness linked to a healthy memory.