How a Reversible Type of Dementia Can be Mistaken for Alzheimer’s Disease
Normal pressure hydrocephalus is a treatable form of dementia that targets more than 700,000 Americans, yet about 80 percent of cases are undiagnosed.
Could This Image Predict Your Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease?
A new study uses artificial intelligence to interpret participants' use of language, which could give patients, doctors, and caregivers hints...
Here’s One Reason Why Women May Have a Higher Alzheimer’s Risk Than Men
New research may help explain why women are more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than men—and it's not because...
4 Memory Problems That Have Nothing to Do With Alzheimer’s
Are they normal brain blips—or something more? How everything from pregnancy to stress can mess with your mind (and how...
The Top Alzheimer’s Breakthroughs of 2019
Funding for Alzheimer's research is ramping up and we're starting to see the benefits.
This Is the Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer’s
There are around 50 million people living with dementia worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. While dementia and Alzheimer's...
Doing These 9 Things Can Cut Your Risk of Dementia by 35 Percent—Here’s Why
These everyday healthy habits just got even healthier.
Here’s How to Predict Whether Your Memory Loss Will Be Alzheimer’s
Feeling forgetful? Have no fear because that just might be a good sign when it comes to predicting whether or...
Scientists May Have Found the Cause of Alzheimer’s Disease—And How to Reverse It
Good news: Brain experts were wrong about the cause of Alzheimer’s. Better news: Now it should be easier to treat
This Could Be the Earliest Sign of Alzheimer’s Disease (Hint: It’s Not Getting Lost)
At risk for Alzheimer's? Keep an eye out for this one thing, because it could show up way before the...
If You’re Not Sleeping Well, Your Brain Could Be in Trouble
Researchers have linked interrupted sleep to Alzheimer's—and it's not just a matter of how long you sleep but also how...
6 Signs Your Family Member’s ‘Forgetfulness’ Is Actually Alzheimer’s Disease
Be on the lookout for these signs that may appear to be normal, age-related forgetfulness but are actually a type...
This Alzheimer’s Patient Was Able to Live at Home—Thanks to a Virtual Dog
A daughter caring for her aging father finds help—and peace of mind—from a virtual companion named Pony.
50 Everyday Habits That Reduce Your Risk of Dementia
The dozens of choices you make over the course of any average day really can determine whether you’ll develop dementia...
11 Common Illnesses That Have Been Linked to Alzheimer’s
Although we don't know a lot about the causes of Alzheimer's disease, the following conditions may raise your risk.
15 Things That Slow Down Alzheimer’s Disease
Although there’s no cure, there are things you can do to help prevent, delay, or slow down Alzheimer’s disease and...
16 Things People with Alzheimer’s Disease Wish You Knew
Memory loss can be scary, but patience, trust, and encouragement can help your loved one continue living a meaningful...
6 Alzheimer’s Breakthroughs That Give Hope for the Future
It's an exciting time for Alzheimer's disease research, with new studies, treatments, and answers on the horizon. Here’s what scientists...
14 Everyday Habits Can Seriously Increase Your Dementia Risk
From your diet to your sleep hygiene, adjust these everyday habits to reduce your risk of cognitive decline or...
If You Have These Types of Dreams, You Could Be at Risk for Dementia
If you often have scary dreams, it could be a sign of a sleep disorder that dramatically raises your risk...
10 Treatable Causes of Dementia—and How to Recognize Them Before It’s Too Late
We've all been around a loved one whose mind is slipping. You may even be worried about your own memory....
This Common Skin Condition Could Be Linked to Alzheimer’s
Could an extremely common virus raise your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease? Here's what you need to know.
12 Myths About Alzheimer’s Disease You Should Stop Believing
Most people have heard of Alzheimer's disease, but myths and misconceptions are common. Here's what you need to know about...
9 of the Most Powerful Eating Habits to Protect Your Brain From Alzheimer’s
Everything from how you cook meat to what you eat for dessert can play a role in your brain health....
9 Everyday Habits That Seriously Up Your Dementia Risk
The biggest dementia risk factors—age and family history—can't be changed, but scientists have identified others that can be changed or...
5 Obvious Signs of Dementia I Missed in My Own Mother
A diagnosis of Alzheimer's shed light on a decade's worth of unusual behavior that seemed pretty harmless at the...
There Could Be a New Drug-Free Treatment for Alzheimer’s Soon, According to Study
Could something as simple as concentrated oxygen help ease the symptoms and slow the progress of Alzheimer's?
Eating This One “Healthy” Food Could Increase Your Risk of Alzheimer’s
Thankfully, one simple swap can save your brain.
