Researchers have shown that a simple finger prick performed at home, without medical supervision, can detect a protein linked ...

Many people believe memory loss is simply a normal part of growing older. While some changes in memory can happen with age, dementia is not a normal part of ageing. Alzheimer’s disease, the most ...

An innovative sensor that measures changes in the properties of light – and which is the size of a postage stamp – could help improve how Alzheimer’s disease is detected in the future.

But when these changes are more than you’d expect for your age it might be a sign of mild cognitive impairment. So does that ...

Community educator Dr. Laura Garrett says healthy habits throughout life can help lower dementia risk and support long-term brain health ...

When most people think about Alzheimer's disease, memory loss is usually the first thing that comes to mind. Forgetting a loved one's name, missing appointments or repeatedly misplacing everyday items ...

Cognitive decline in very old adults has been considered for decades to be an almost inevitable consequence of aging.

Cognitive decline in very old adults has been considered for decades to be an almost inevitable consequence of aging. In clinical practice, this has contributed to many memory problems in patients ...

Adults showing signs of memory loss and cognitive decline can now be screened for Alzheimer’s disease with a simple blood ...

Cognitive decline in very old adults has been considered for decades to be an almost inevitable consequence of aging. In clinical practice, this has ...