Alzheimer's News

High cholesterol leads to increased risk of Alzheimer's disease
May 15, 2013
With no known cure or treatment for Alzheimer's disease, discovering what exactly can raise a person's risk of the condition is essential. Read More >
Families with long life expectancies have later onset dementia
May 13, 2013
According to a study, the same percentage of people in families living past the age of 90 are just as susceptible to Alzheimer's as others, but it typically develops later in life. Read More >
US population with Alzheimer's could triple by 2050
May 10, 2013
Alzheimer's disease is already the the sixth leading cause of death in the United States and the amount of people with the memory attacking condition could increase significantly in coming decades. Read More >
Family history plays role in brain plaque buildup
May 07, 2013
Researchers have long known that plaque buildup in the brain has been associated with Alzheimer's disease, but scientists at Duke University recently discovered family history has an impact on brain plaques. Read More >
Memory loss: When to seek help and how to cope
May 07, 2013
The first time you notice memory loss can be a scary experience. While it could be attributed to old age, this lapse in memory could also be related to dementia. Read More >
Eye issues can occur in those with Alzheimer's disease
May 03, 2013
When looking to detect Alzheimer's disease in patients, doctors around the world mostly refer to a number of brain tests. However, researchers in the United Kingdom may have found an eye test that could help diagnose the disease. Read More >
Help your loved one with Alzheimer's stay independent
May 03, 2013
Alzheimer's disease not only affects a person's health, but it can also damage one's ego. It doesn't have to completely, though, as there are ways you can help your loved one with Alzheimer's stay partially independent. Read More >
Alzheimer's care expected to rise for baby boomers as they become seniors
May 03, 2013
Baby boomers may want to consider ramping up their retirement savings to ensure they have enough money to pay for Alzheimer's care should they end up with the disease. Read More >
Quit smoking to help prevent dementia
April 26, 2013
Smoking can have a major negative impact on your health by increasing your risk of cancer and heart disease, and studies have also found that people who smoke have a greater chance of developing Alzheimer's disease or another form dementia. Read More >
White House announces brain research initiative
April 25, 2013
President Barack Obama said the research initiative will provide $100 million in his Fiscal Year 2014 Budget to help find new ways to treat, cure and prevent brain disorders, including Alzheimer's, epilepsy and traumatic brain injury. Read More >