The Latest Breaking News from Alzheimer Disease

The former GMTV anchor announced she was diagnosed more than a year ago with the condition

There are certain gene changes that can increase your likelihood of getting the disease

Further research is needed to investigate the clinical and public health implications of the findings.

"Intermittent fasting has been shown to have various health benefits [including] the promotion of brain health"

As the world population has grown older, Alzheimer’s disease has become increasingly common. Alzheimer’s disease is the most prevalent form of dementia. Dementia is a term used to describe a range of symptoms linked to the decline in brain function with age. Symptoms include memory loss, communication difficulties, problem-solving struggles,…

The number of people with dementia, including those with Alzheimer's disease, are projected to increase from 50+ million now to more than 150 million in 2050, according to Alzheimer's Disease International. Those sheer numbers will mean that investors in certain stocks, producing Alzheimer's drugs to combat the disease, are poised…

A quick test that mimics real-life phone tasks can tell if a senior is at risk for Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study.

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Although age is by far the greatest risk factor for dementia, obesity and type 2 diabetes are also major risk factors