About one in every five people carries a version of a gene that, although largely unsung, appears to confer protection against both Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease, Stanford Medicine investigators …
A new study by Indiana University School of Medicine researchers uses more genetically diverse mouse models to study the accumulation and spread of abnormal tau protein deposits in the brain …
Prior vaccination against tetanus and diphtheria, with or without pertussis (Tdap/Td); herpes zoster (HZ), better known as shingles; and pneumococcus are all associated with a reduced risk for developing Alzheimer’s …
As crucial as our brains are to our ability to function, they don’t receive as much attention as our muscles or wrinkles. Most of us don’t experience cognitive decline until …
Research conducted at the Florida State University College of Medicine has discovered a potential inexpensive method for predicting the risk of developing dementia. The study analyzed data from approximately 13,000 …
When a fragrance wafted through the bedrooms of older adults for two hours every night for six months, memories skyrocketed. Participants in this study by University of California, Irvine neuroscientists …
According to new research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, a gene called tripartite motif protein 11 (TRIM11) has been found to suppress deterioration in …
New research from UVA Health suggests that increased light sensitivity may contribute to “sundowning” and disrupt sleep patterns in Alzheimer’s patients. This discovery could be significant for the development of …
Home Health: Understanding Sundowning Syndrome – A Neurological Condition Triggered After Sunset Sundowning syndrome, a neurological condition triggered after sunset, can cause significant challenges for individuals who suffer from Alzheimer’s …
Home Health: Are You Sleep Deprived? Lack of sleep is a common problem that many people can relate to. However, it is important to recognize that sleep deprivation can have …