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Traumatic brain injuries in older adults linked to increased risk of dementia
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in older adults are associated with new cases of dementia, use of home care services, and... Read more -
Scientists identify a new dendritic nanotubular network in the brain that may contribute to Alzheimer's disease
Neurons in the brain communicate with each other through synapses—connection points that allow the passage of electrical and chemical signals.... Read more -
A link that persists: Education outshines heart health as predictor of memory in people over 90
An association between higher education and better brain health can still be seen in people over 90, according to a... Read more -
Dementia is now the leading cause of death in Australia. But why is it fatal?
Most of us know dementia—a broad term for several disorders involving declines in memory, language and thinking—can severely affect daily... Read more -
Losing your sense of smell? It could be an early sign of Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease
In a magical scene towards the end of 2007 film "Ratatouille," notoriously harsh food critic Anton Ego is instantly transported... Read more -
Brain shape changes could offer early warning signs of dementia
A new study led by University of California, Irvine's Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory researchers found that... Read more -
Scientists create affordable, AI-powered tests for early detection of Alzheimer's disease
Scientists at the University of Liverpool have developed a new low-cost blood test that could make it easier to detect... Read more -
Fiber-optic method allows real-time monitoring of Alzheimer's plaques in freely behaving mice
Alzheimer's disease is marked by the buildup of amyloid plaques in the brain, but most ways of studying these deposits... Read more -
Q&A: Expert discusses role in brain health, impact of Prop 14
Angel Martí, chair of Rice University's Department of Chemistry, is leading efforts to highlight chemistry's role in advancing brain health... Read more -
Blood-brain barrier remains resilient in widely used Alzheimer's disease model, challenging previous assumptions
A team of scientists at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) has published new evidence suggesting that the brain's... Read more -
Cutting country dementia risks through community collaboration
Dementia is the leading cause of death in Australia. Yet despite its prevalence, little is known about whether rural and... Read more -
New protein interaction map sheds light on how brain cell communication breaks down in Alzheimer's disease
A new study led by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai offers one of the most comprehensive views... Read more -
Report explores perspectives on living with dementia
To experience or even contemplate dementia raises some of the most profound questions: What does it mean to be a... Read more -
Low labor market participation may early sign of dementia up to 10 years before diagnosis
A new study from Finland shows that low labor market participation for non-retirement related reasons may be an early indicator... Read more -
Protein in urine can predict risk of dementia
A new study shows that people with higher levels of the protein albumin in their urine are at increased risk... Read more
