Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, ...

Researchers discovered that an 80% drop in dopamine causes Alzheimer's memory loss. Restoring dopamine with Levodopa rescued ...

Scientists have discovered a way to activate a built-in brain cleanup system that may help counter Alzheimer’s disease. By ...

The tool uses amyloid PET scans and genetic information and predicts both the lifetime and 10-year risks of developing mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia. Not only does the tool predict risk ...

Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia are medical conditions that target areas of the brain that control memory and behavior. While no singular cure has been established, therapeutic ...

Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a new tool that can estimate a person's risk of developing memory and thinking problems associated with Alzheimer's disease years before symptoms appear. The ...

For a disease as formidable as Alzheimer's, what might help navigate the journey less difficult than it already is? Having a certain amount of preparation in hand. What’s even better? The possibility ...

BEND, Ore. (IKTVZ) -- June is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and each week, we’re sharing stories and resources to help families better understand this disease. In our third conversation with a local ...

These seniors are having a moment. Life expectancy in the US hovers around 78.4 years — there’s a special group of people who surpass this mark with flying colors. The retirees, known as “SuperAgers,” ...