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Experts reveal hidden link between poor sleep and Alzheimer's disease risk

April 7, 2026

Experts reveal hidden link between poor sleep and Alzheimer's disease risk

A new study links tau pathology to disrupted sleep in Alzheimer's disease. Sleep expert Dr. Wendy Troxel discusses how critical sleep is for brain health.

Common medical condition seen years before dementia develops, study reveals

March 27, 2026

Common medical condition seen years before dementia develops, study reveals

A new study links cystitis and bacterial infections to a 19% higher rate of late-onset dementia, suggesting severe infections may accelerate cognitive decline.

Popular diet tied to lower dementia risk for some groups, study reveals

March 27, 2026

Popular diet tied to lower dementia risk for some groups, study reveals

A new study suggests that eating more unprocessed meat may slow cognitive decline in older adults carrying the APOE gene variant, which is linked to Alzheimer's risk.

Dementia risk signals could lie in simple blood pressure readings, researchers say

March 26, 2026

Dementia risk signals could lie in simple blood pressure readings, researchers say

New research suggests that routine blood pressure checks may predict dementia risk years before symptoms, with one metric linked to a 76% higher risk in adults under 65.

'Dementia village' could push Americans to rethink how we treat memory loss

March 16, 2026

'Dementia village' could push Americans to rethink how we treat memory loss

America's first dementia village opens in Madison, Wisconsin, in 2027, offering revolutionary memory care with shops, autonomy and dignity for residents.

I was a doctor caring for Alzheimer’s patients. At 57, I became one. Here’s what’s next

March 14, 2026

I was a doctor caring for Alzheimer’s patients. At 57, I became one. Here’s what’s next

Internal medicine doctor diagnosed with Alzheimer's at 57 shares how monoclonal antibody treatment restored his cognitive function and quality of life.

Alzheimer’s prevention breakthrough found in decades-old seizure drug

March 3, 2026

Alzheimer’s prevention breakthrough found in decades-old seizure drug

Hope for Alzheimer's prevention emerges as scientists find existing seizure drug may stop disease progression if taken decades before symptoms appear.

Some 80-year-olds still have razor-sharp brains — and now scientists know why

February 26, 2026

Some 80-year-olds still have razor-sharp brains — and now scientists know why

SuperAgers over 80 generate twice as many new brain cells as typical older adults, explaining their exceptional memory that rivals people decades younger.

Alzheimer's symptoms could be predicted years in advance through one simple test

February 23, 2026

Alzheimer's symptoms could be predicted years in advance through one simple test

Scientists have developed a blood test that could predict Alzheimer's symptoms years in advance using p-tau217 protein levels for early intervention strategies.

Simple brushing routine could reduce dementia risk, dental health experts say

February 21, 2026

Simple brushing routine could reduce dementia risk, dental health experts say

Brushing teeth regularly is linked to longer life, and researchers presented evidence connecting oral health to reduced risk of dementia and cardiovascular disease.