Alzheimer's & Dementia

Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills. Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia among older adults. Dementia is the loss of cognitive functioning—thinking, remembering, and reasoning—and behavioral abilities to such an extent that it interferes with a person’s daily life and activities.

Alzheimer’s Disease | Definition, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia worldwide (60-70% of all dementia cases) and is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder.

What is Dementia?

Differences Between Alzheimer's and Dementia

Alzheimer's Disease Causes

AAM - Genetics of Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's Disease Symptoms

Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis

Alzheimer's Disease Treatments

AAM - The Search for a Cure to Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's Disease Questions

Alzheimer’s tangles and plaques: what’s the difference?

Alzheimer's Disease Epidemiology

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Pollution and Alzheimer's

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Is Alzheimer's Disease Transmissible?

Diet and Alzheimer's Disease

Types of Alzheimer's Disease

Stem Cell Therapy for Alzheimer's

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Biomarkers for Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's Disease Prevention

Inflammation and Alzheimer's Disease

Integrated PET/MR for Alzheimer’s Disease

Gender and Alzheimer’s Risk

Alzheimer's Disease and Sleep Disruption

Does Herpesvirus Cause Alzheimer's?

Does Type 2 Diabetes Increase the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease?

Can Statins Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease?

Stress and Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's Disease and the Microbiome

Amyloid Cascade Hypothesis

Omega-3 and Alzheimer’s Disease

Antibody Research and Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s Disease and Calcium Supplements

Alzheimer’s Disease and Gingko Biloba

Do Antioxidants Benefit Patients with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s?

What Causes Dementia?

Dementia Diagnosis

Dementia Prevention

Dementia Symptoms

Dementia Treatment

Dementia with Lewy Bodies

Bright Light Therapy and Dementia

Aromatherapy for Dementia

Coconut Oil and Dementia

What is Mixed Dementia?

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Dementia

Childhood Dementia Causes

Mixed Dementia Prevention and Treatment

Mixed Dementia Symptoms and Diagnosis

Childhood Dementia Signs and Symptoms

Does Type 2 Diabetes Increase the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease?

Parkinson's Compared to Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB)

Antidepressants and Dementia: Is There a Link?

Does Depression and Anxiety Increase the Risk of Dementia?

Migraines and Dementia

What are Amyloid Plaques?

Can Happiness Protect You from Dementia?

Mythbusting: Misconceptions in Dementia

Designing Dementia-Friendly Environments

Latest Alzheimer's & Dementia News and Research

Helicobacter pylori infection found to lower cognition among adults in the UK

Researchers evaluated the association between Helicobacter pylori and cognition.

9 Jun 2023

Impact of orally administered cannabidiol (CBD) on fitness and health among healthy adult individuals

Researchers evaluated the effects of oral CBD administration on the health and fitness of healthy adults.

9 Jun 2023

Exploring the viability of a new treatment for vascular dementia

Researchers from The University of Texas at El Paso's School of Pharmacy will explore the viability of a new treatment for vascular dementia, thanks to a $2.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).

9 Jun 2023

Gut health boost: Functional foods and herbs show promise in tackling SARS-CoV-2 variants

Functional foods and natural herbs have the potential to enhance immune function and maintain gut microbiota diversity. This review explores their role in mitigating the impact of SARS-CoV-2 variants on gut health and overall well-being.

8 Jun 2023

Study shows how blood makes the brain’s immune cells toxic

In patients with neurological diseases like Alzheimer's disease and multiple sclerosis, immune cells in the brain known as microglia that normally fulfill beneficial functions become harmful to neurons, leading to cognitive dysfunction and motor impairment.

8 Jun 2023

Experimental drug may slow the progression of atherosclerosis

An experimental drug already tested as a potential treatment for cancer, lung disease, and Alzheimer's disease may slow the progression of atherosclerosis that leads to heart disease, a new study shows.

8 Jun 2023

Study shows Alzheimer’s disease-associated retinopathy can be ameliorated by dietary lysophosphatidylcholine-EPA/DHA

Researchers evaluated the impact of dietary lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC), comprising eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), on retinal function in Alzheimer’s disease (AD)-associated retinopathy.

8 Jun 2023

Level of fat within the body's muscle may lead to risk of cognitive decline while aging

New research reveals that the level of fat within the body's muscle-;or muscle adiposity-;may indicate a person's likelihood of experiencing cognitive decline as they age.

8 Jun 2023

People with focal epilepsy often have seizures while driving before a diagnosis

Prior to being diagnosed with epilepsy, 5% of people with a type of epilepsy called focal epilepsy had a seizure while driving, according to a new study published in the June 7, 2023, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

7 Jun 2023

People with insomnia symptoms may have higher stroke risk

People who have insomnia symptoms such as trouble falling asleep, staying asleep and waking up too early, may be more likely to have a stroke, according to a study published in the June 7, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

7 Jun 2023

Study highlights the urgent need for a higher level of care for nursing home residents with AD

The quality of care for nursing home residents with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias is best when they are in the majority, but most facilities also accommodate a heterogeneous population, where specialized staff training is limited, according to a study led by the University of California, Irvine.

7 Jun 2023

Cracking the code of cognitive health: Regular nut consumption tied to sharper minds

Consuming nutrient-dense nuts, rich in neuroprotective components, may have potential benefits for cognitive health.

6 Jun 2023

Progesterone could be used in the fight against Parkinson’s disease

Progesterone was shown in a study to have a protective effect on intestine nerve cells. These findings raise hopes that the hormone could be used in the fight against Parkinson’s disease.

6 Jun 2023

The phenolic composition, antioxidant capacity, and other functional properties of fresh and dried figs

Researchers explored the phytochemical contents and health benefits of consuming figs.

6 Jun 2023

The association of youth, adulthood, and long-term dietary patterns from youth to adulthood with cognitive function in midlife

A study evaluated the association between long-term dietary patterns from youth to adulthood and cognitive function in midlife.

6 Jun 2023

Is there radiographic evidence of premature brain aging in individuals with type 1 diabetes?

Researchers identified brain regions most affected in middle-aged and older adults with type I diabetes.

6 Jun 2023

Protecting the heart during menopausal transition may help protect brain health

The research, published in the journal Alzheimer's & Dementia, is further evidence that the menopause transition is a particularly important time for women and their doctors to pay attention to heart health, in turn protecting their brain health.

5 Jun 2023

Researchers test nitroglycerin patch as treatment for menopausal women experiencing hot flashes

Women have long searched for remedies for the bothersome hot flashes that often come with menopause.

5 Jun 2023

Scientists develop AI-based method to visualize and track changes in the strength of synapses

Johns Hopkins scientists have developed a method involving artificial intelligence to visualize and track changes in the strength of synapses — the connection points through which nerve cells in the brain communicate — in live animals.

5 Jun 2023

New collaboration wins award to investigate non-invasive treatment of uterine fibroids

A collaboration among Dr. Frank Greenway of Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Dr. Beverly Ogden of Woman's Hospital in partnership with LSU, and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, was named as one of three award recipients at the Baton Rouge Health-Tech Catalyst Pitch Night.

2 Jun 2023

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Overview

Feature Articles

AAM - Genetics of Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's Disease Symptoms

Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis

Alzheimer's Disease Treatments

AAM - The Search for a Cure to Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's Disease Questions

Alzheimer’s tangles and plaques: what’s the difference?

Alzheimer's Disease Epidemiology

Pollution and Alzheimer's

AAM - Air pollution and Alzheimer's

Is Alzheimer's Disease Transmissible?

Diet and Alzheimer's Disease

Types of Alzheimer's Disease

Stem Cell Therapy for Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's and Veganism

Biomarkers for Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's Disease Prevention

Inflammation and Alzheimer's Disease

Integrated PET/MR for Alzheimer’s Disease

Gender and Alzheimer’s Risk

Alzheimer's Disease and Sleep Disruption

Does Herpesvirus Cause Alzheimer's?

Does Type 2 Diabetes Increase the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease?

Can Statins Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease?

Stress and Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's Disease and the Microbiome

Amyloid Cascade Hypothesis

Omega-3 and Alzheimer’s Disease

Antibody Research and Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s Disease and Calcium Supplements

Alzheimer’s Disease and Gingko Biloba

Do Antioxidants Benefit Patients with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s?

What Causes Dementia?

Dementia Diagnosis

Dementia Prevention

Dementia Symptoms

Dementia Treatment

Dementia with Lewy Bodies

Bright Light Therapy and Dementia

Aromatherapy for Dementia

Coconut Oil and Dementia

What is Mixed Dementia?

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Dementia

Childhood Dementia Causes

Mixed Dementia Prevention and Treatment

Mixed Dementia Symptoms and Diagnosis

Childhood Dementia Signs and Symptoms

Does Type 2 Diabetes Increase the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease?

Parkinson's Compared to Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB)

Antidepressants and Dementia: Is There a Link?

Does Depression and Anxiety Increase the Risk of Dementia?

Migraines and Dementia

What are Amyloid Plaques?

Can Happiness Protect You from Dementia?

Mythbusting: Misconceptions in Dementia

Designing Dementia-Friendly Environments

Latest Alzheimer's & Dementia News and Research

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