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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is an irreversible, progressive brain disease that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks of daily living. In most people with AD, symptoms first appear after age 60. AD is the most common cause of dementia among older people, but it is not a normal part of aging. Dementia refers to a decline in cognitive function that interferes with daily life and activities. AD starts in a region of the brain that affects recent memory, then gradually spreads to other parts of the brain. Although treatment can slow the progression of AD and help manage its symptoms in some people, currently there is no cure for this devastating disease.

Curved path walking reveals subtle gait impairments linked to cognitive decline

A first-of-its-kind study suggests that to detect subtle gait impairments in older adults that often are prevalent in the early stages of cognitive decline, "throw them a curve."

12 Mar 2024

Boosting curcumin's absorption and effectiveness for disease prevention and therapy

The potential of nano-formulations to boost the bioavailability and bioactivity of curcumin.

12 Mar 2024

Wristwatch-like devices detect early signs of Alzheimer's

Monitoring daily activity patterns using a wrist-worn device may detect early warning signs of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

11 Mar 2024

Nutrition's crucial role in Alzheimer's progression revealed

Study highlights the strong association between nutrition, particularly malnutrition, and the risk and progression of Alzheimer's disease, emphasizing early dietary interventions as key to reducing AD's global burden.

10 Mar 2024

Stroke risk linked to sleep apnea may vary for Black people and white people

The risk of stroke tied to sleep apnea may vary for Black people and white people, according to a study published in the March 6, 2024, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

7 Mar 2024

Essential tremor associated with increased risk of dementia

Dementia may be three times more common among people with essential tremor, a movement disorder that causes involuntary shaking, than the general population, according to research released today, March 6, 2024.

6 Mar 2024

The Brain Prize 2024 recognizes pioneering work in computational and theoretical neuroscience

The Lundbeck Foundation has announced the recipients of The Brain Prize 2024, the world's largest award for outstanding contributions to neuroscience.

6 Mar 2024

Study reveals surge of a neural-specific protein as the earliest-yet biomarker for Alzheimer's disease

A surge of a neural-specific protein in the brain is the earliest-yet biomarker for Alzheimer's disease, report University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers studying a mouse model of the disease.

6 Mar 2024

Noninvasive gamma therapy may hold promise for treating chemo brain

Patients undergoing chemotherapy often experience cognitive effects such as memory impairment and difficulty concentrating -; a condition commonly known as "chemo brain."

6 Mar 2024

Study reveals link between blood amyloid levels and brain microstructure changes in Alzheimer's

New research published today suggests there is a link between abnormal blood levels of amyloid -; a protein associated with Alzheimer's disease -; and subtle changes in brain microstructures on a type of MRI, findings that could lead to a new way to detect Alzheimer's earlier in people with no clinical signs.

6 Mar 2024

Study reveals safety of MS drugs during breastfeeding in child's early years of life

Certain medications for multiple sclerosis (MS) called monoclonal antibodies, taken while breastfeeding, may not affect the development of a child during the first three years of life, according to a preliminary study released today, March 4, 2024.

4 Mar 2024

People with sleep apnea more likely to have memory or thinking problems

People who experience sleep apnea may be more likely to also have memory or thinking problems, according to a preliminary study released today, March 3, 2024, that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 76th Annual Meeting taking place April 13–18, 2024, in person in Denver and online.

4 Mar 2024

PharmaKure partners with Sheffield Hallam University to develop epigenetic markers for Alzheimer’s disease prediction

PharmaKure, a clinical stage pharmaceutical company developing precision medicines for Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and other neurodegenerative diseases, today announces a new epigenetics collaboration with Sheffield Hallam University.

4 Mar 2024

Poor spatial orientation contributes to driving risks for older drivers

Older drivers who have worse spatial orientation ability experience greater difficulty when making turns across oncoming traffic, according to new research from the University of East Anglia.

1 Mar 2024

Association of volatile aromatic compounds in blood with hearing impairment

The impact of benzene, ethylbenzene, and xylene (BEX) exposure on auditory health.

1 Mar 2024

Impaired spatial navigation signals early Alzheimer's risk

People at risk of Alzheimer's disease have impaired spatial navigation prior to problems with other cognitive functions, including memory, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

29 Feb 2024

Tandem cycling boosts well-being for Parkinson's patients and care partners

Pedaling on a stationary bicycle built for two may improve the health and well-being for both people with Parkinson's disease and their care partners, according to a small, preliminary study released today, February 29, 2024, that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 76th Annual Meeting taking place April 13–18, 2024, in person in Denver and online.

29 Feb 2024