Alzheimer's: 'Music may make symptoms more manageable'
In Alzheimer's, the brain becomes progressively damaged, leading to severe memory loss and impairment of many other brain functions....
Following a couple from diagnosis to the final stages of Alzheimer's
For 10 years, Dr. Jon LaPook has been checking in on Carol Daly, a woman diagnosed with Alzheimer's, and her caregiver husband, Mike....
In Polluted Cities, Kids Show Hallmarks of Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease may get a very early start in people living in polluted megacities, according to a new study published in the Journal...
Blood test detects Alzheimer's before symptoms appear
One of the major issues that hamper Alzheimer's research is that the disease is always caught at a relatively late stage. This is because...
Low dopamine may indicate early Alzheimer's
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that is involved in regulating emotional responses and movement. The new study shows that the loss of...
Americans With Alzheimer's Now Number 5.7 Million
The estimated number of Americans with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias has risen to 5.7 million, from 5.5 million in 2017,...
Alzheimer's costs Americans $277 billion a year, and rising
Sharp increases in Alzheimer's disease cases, deaths and costs are stressing the U.S. health care system and caregivers, a new report...
Irish researchers make massive Alzheimer’s breakthrough
A small team of scientists at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) are behind the discovery. According to the researchers,...
Can exercise help fight Alzheimer's disease?
Some people with a family history of Alzheimer’s are trying to prevent it, and not by popping pills. Alzheimer’s disease already impacts...
Aerobic exercise slows cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease
Cardiovascular exercise training may help slow the decline in brain function seen in Alzheimer's patients, a new review of past research...
