Genes May Show Players at Risk for Brain Trouble
Among soccer players who headed the ball the most, those with the gene mutation called the apolipoprotein E epsilon4 (APOE e4) allele did four times worse on …
More Doubt That Plaques in the Brain Cause Alzheimer's
For decades, scientists have known that Alzheimer's disease is accompanied by the buildup of clumps of amyloid protein between brain cells. Could these …
Obesity in Middle Age Could Raise Odds for Alzheimer's Later
Obesity in middle age is associated with an increased risk of dementia later in life, according to a study of more than 1 million women in the United Kingdom.
New Approaches to Alzheimer's Treatments: Beyond Amyloid Plaques, Tau
Research presented at the Clinical Trials on Alzheimer's Disease meeting explored epigenetic therapies for Alzheimer's, as well as the roles of the gut …
6 Ways to ‘Quiet’ Your Brain and Live Longer
But new research suggests that less may be more when it comes to your brain activity.In a study published in the medical journal Nature, researchers from …
Depression, Alzheimer's Share Home in Aging Brains
The analysis revealed a significant link between worsening depression symptoms and mental decline over two to seven years, and both of these trends seemed …
Hearing, Vision Loss Raise Dementia Risk in Older Adults
LOS ANGELES — Impaired vision or hearing loss increases the risk for dementia in older adults. The risk is particularly pronounced in individuals with both …
Can Alzheimer's disease be prevented?
A closer look at 7 lifestyle measures you can take today to help fight Alzheimer's.
Heart Trouble Can Speed Brain Decline, Study Says
Nearly 6% of people in the study had a heart attack otrdeveloped angina (chest pain). The researchers found that all the people who developed heart trouble …
Sudoku, Crosswords Could Make Your Brain Years Younger
Mornings spent figuring out Sudoku or finessing a crossword could spell better health for aging brains, researchers say.