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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.

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Early, late stages of neurodegeneration are distinct, finds study

Early, late stages of neurodegeneration are distinct, finds study

23 Nov 2020
Anxiety may help to progress Alzheimer’s disease

Anxiety may help to progress Alzheimer’s disease

23 Nov 2020
Research can bring new possibilities for earlier diagnosis, preventive treatment of dementia

Research can bring new possibilities for earlier diagnosis, preventive treatment of dementia

23 Nov 2020
Unique neurological signatures could be used to understand, study brain disorders

Unique neurological signatures could be used to understand, study brain disorders

20 Nov 2020
Furin inhibition may mitigate severe COVID-19, study finds

Furin inhibition may mitigate severe COVID-19, study finds

20 Nov 2020
EULAR Consultation Service helps address rheumatic, musculoskeletal diseases

EULAR Consultation Service helps address rheumatic, musculoskeletal diseases

20 Nov 2020
Research on genetic heart disease uncovers new mechanism for heart failure

Research on genetic heart disease uncovers new mechanism for heart failure

19 Nov 2020
Alzheimer's study shows tau protein changes according to dementia stage

Alzheimer's study shows tau protein changes according to dementia stage

19 Nov 2020
Study sheds new light on how diabetes contributes to the development of Alzheimer’s disease

Study sheds new light on how diabetes contributes to the development of Alzheimer’s disease

18 Nov 2020
Air pollution associated with increased brain shrinkage

Air pollution associated with increased brain shrinkage

18 Nov 2020
Certain regions in the retina are more affected by Alzheimer's disease, shows study

Certain regions in the retina are more affected by Alzheimer's disease, shows study

18 Nov 2020
A game-changing collaboration to accelerate drug development for Alzheimer's disease

A game-changing collaboration to accelerate drug development for Alzheimer's disease

18 Nov 2020
Fatal chain reaction in Alzheimer's disease starts much earlier than commonly assumed

Fatal chain reaction in Alzheimer's disease starts much earlier than commonly assumed

18 Nov 2020
Parasite infection discovery could help develop treatments for neurological disorders

Parasite infection discovery could help develop treatments for neurological disorders

16 Nov 2020
Mediterranean diet may help reduce the physiological effects of stress

Mediterranean diet may help reduce the physiological effects of stress

16 Nov 2020
Active bilingualism protects against cognitive decline

Active bilingualism protects against cognitive decline

16 Nov 2020
New antibody fragment helps reduce Aβ levels in old mice with Alzheimer’s disease

New antibody fragment helps reduce Aβ levels in old mice with Alzheimer’s disease

16 Nov 2020
Research provides insight into how Alzheimer’s plaques form

Research provides insight into how Alzheimer’s plaques form

16 Nov 2020
Study confirms link between gut microbiota and Alzheimer's disease

Study confirms link between gut microbiota and Alzheimer's disease

16 Nov 2020
Weekly exercise linked to lower risk of Alzheimer's disease in patients with mild cognitive impairment

Weekly exercise linked to lower risk of Alzheimer's disease in patients with mild cognitive impairment

12 Nov 2020

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