LATEST ALZHEIMER'S RESEARCH NEWS YOU CAN USE

People who are socially engaged and can easily brush off stress may be at reduced risk for Alzheimer's.

Memantine is marketed for moderate-to-severe Alzheimer's, but two recent studies suggest it is effective for all stages of the disease when used in combination with any one of the older Alzheimer's drugs.

Middle-aged men and women who drank three to five cups of coffee a day were less likely to get Alzheimer's disease in old age.

Patients with Alzheimer's disease who take antipsychotic drugs may be at increased risk for death.

Alzheimer's disease may be under-reported as a cause of death and often is not cited on death certificates...

People with a bizarre sleep disorder that causes them to kick, punch and cry out while dreaming are at dramatically increased risk of developing Alzheimer's or Parkinson's diseases...

One piece of excellent news in the past year was that brain health seems to be improving among older Americans.

People in the advanced stages of Alzheimer's disease may benefit from the drug galantamine, according to a large new study from Europe.

Junk food high in fat, cholesterol and sugar could hasten the onset of Alzheimer's, new research suggest.

Sleep apnea, a breathing disorder that affects some 20 million Americans, may be a problem for people with Alzheimer's, too.

People with Alzheimer's disease who also have diabetes or high blood pressure are more likely to die sooner than people without such disorders.

The Wii video game has proven a popular way for young and old to get a mild workout and enjoy some time with friends and family. It may also be a useful aid for people with Alzheimer's as well.

A popular drug, valproic acid, used to treat the seizures of epilepsy showed early promise in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, researchers say.

A first-of-its-kind international trial of caregivers has shown that counseling and support services can benefit those who are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease when that person is also taking a medication for the disease.

a rigorous new study involving thousands of seniors found that supplements containing ginkgo biloba did nothing to ward off the onset of the memory-robbing ailment, Alzheimer's disease.

Want to keep the mind sharp into old age? Walking and other forms of modest and regular exercise may help, a new study shows.

Older people who perform inconsistently on memory tests may be at increased risk for Alzheimer's...

Frailty in old age may be related to Alzheimer's disease...

Eating fish may help prevent memory loss and stroke in old age.

Being married or partnered at midlife may help keep the brain young.

People with mild Alzheimer's disease may benefit from regular physical activity...

Providing a different cutoff point on the Mini-Mental State Exam, or MMSE, a 30-question questionnaire commonly used to suggest a diagnosis of Alzheimer's, may identify more college-educated adults with early disease, a new study suggest.

Getting blood pressure under control appears to be an important step for reducing heart disease and stroke in the elderly...

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.