Alzheimer

A decade-long study: This eye sign can predict dementia years in advance

A new study found that the thickness of the retina in the eye may predict future risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia years before symptoms appear – opening the door to early and simple diagnosis.

Every measurable decrease in retinal thickness increased the risk of Alzheimer’s by about 3%
The smell of your farts may help prevent Alzheimer’s

Study found: The smell of your farts may help prevent Alzheimer’s

 Microglia and neurons.

Israeli-led study finds green and Mediterranean diets slow brain aging

Actor Chris Hemsworth promotes the upcoming movie "Crime 101" during an Amazon MGM Studios presentation at CinemaCon, the official convention of Cinema United, in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. April 2, 2025.

Chris Hemsworth announces new life changes after learning he's at risk of Alzheimer's disease


Israeli study on neural activity could lead to treatment for Alzheimer's disease

How exactly do brain waves transmit information, and what can this mean for the connection between decreased brain activity and neurodegenerative diseases?

 A healthy brain compared to a brain suffering from Alzheimer's Disease

Mechanism of gene mutations linked to autism, Alzheimer's found by TAU

Drug found to be effective on lab animals indicates findings are ‘scientific breakthrough’

 Headache touching forehead

These three foods may help prevent dementia

You know that vegetables and fruits keep you healthy. A new study found that some also may delay the onset of dementia. What should you add to your daily menu?

 Alzheimer's disease (illustrative).

Biogen pulls application for Alzheimer's drug in Europe

The drugmaker said the move follows interactions with the European Medicines Agency that suggested data provided so far would not be enough to support an approval.

A sign marks a Biogen facility, some of whose employees have tested positive for the coronavirus after attending a meeting in Boston, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US, March 9, 2020.

Our health is in our hands, let's not ignore the studies. -opinion

While it’s true that there is nothing bulletproof to keep anyone from getting sick, it is also true that we can lower the odds of illness and sickness greatly. But we choose to ignore the facts.

 Patients with Alzheimer's and dementia are sit inside the Alzheimer foundation in Mexico City

Proper levels of folate will lower risk of Alzheimer's in older people

It's possible that folate deficiency could make neurons vulnerable to oxidative damage, which in turn might speed up brain cell aging and damage.

 Patients with Alzheimer's and dementia are sit inside the Alzheimer foundation in Mexico City

What are Alzheimer's early symptoms?

An extensive statistical study conducted by a group of researchers found ten early signs that appear many years before Alzheimer’s disease is diagnosed. What are they?

 Alzheimer's disease (illustrative).

Do Alzheimer's and depression share the same genetic roots? - study

Seven brain proteins were both identified and associated with rates of memory loss over time and with depression.

Depression (illustrative)

Study finds brain changes similarly to Alzheimer’s following COVID-19 infection

Many people don’t understand the long-term effects of COVID-19 and prefer to catch it and get it over with, yet a new small study gives the best reason to stay away from the virus.

Elderly man (illustrative)

TAU researchers find brain activity that precedes the onset of Alzheimer's first symptoms

The researchers said that low-arousal states such as sleep and anesthesia expose failures in a mechanism that regulates stability of brain activity in the pre-symptomatic stage of Alzheimer's.

 Tel Aviv University Campus