Alzheimers - Page 8

September 2, 2025

Early Alzheimer’s signs detected in 3 minutes with new brainwave test

A new passive brainwave test records brain activity while patients view images to detect memory-related changes linked to early Alzheimer's development.

September 1, 2025

Dementia risk slashed with one common health intervention, study finds

Treating hearing loss with hearing aids may prevent dementia, as 40% of dementia cases are linked to modifiable risk factors like untreated hearing loss.

August 24, 2025

Omega-3 may help to protect women from Alzheimer’s disease, new study says

Research reveals biological differences in lipids between sexes as two-thirds of Americans with Alzheimer's disease are women, study suggests dietary changes.

August 20, 2025

Jeff Bezos’ mom’s death spotlights Lewy body dementia symptoms and risks

Jackie Bezos, mother of Jeff Bezos, has died at 78 after battling Lewy body dementia, a complex neurological disorder that affects brain chemicals and cognitive function.

August 12, 2025

Study reveals why ‘super agers’ maintain ‘outstanding memory’ into their 80s

A 25-year Northwestern study finds that super agers maintain exceptional memory through strong social relationships and unique brain characteristics.

August 11, 2025

'Missing link' to Alzheimer's disease found in study of human brain tissue

New research reveals that lithium helps protect against neurodegeneration and Alzheimer's disease by preventing toxic amyloid plaques from disrupting brain function.

August 9, 2025

Hits and Misses

 The week’s best and worst from Jason Riley, Allysia Finley and Kim Strassel

August 4, 2025

Alzheimer’s researchers say targeting brain sugar could help protect against dementia

New research reveals how breaking down stored glucose (glycogen) in the brain may reduce toxic protein buildup linked to Alzheimer's disease, with dietary restriction showing promise.

July 24, 2025

Two cancer drugs show promise in reversing Alzheimer's devastating effects

UCSF researchers found the cancer drugs letrozole and irinotecan may reverse Alzheimer's effects, reducing tau protein clumps and improving memory in mice.

July 21, 2025

Alzheimer's risk could rise with specific sleep pattern, experts warn

Sleep and brain experts respond to new findings on the association between REM sleep and Alzheimer's disease, recommending consistent sleep habits and early intervention.