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Blood tests for Alzheimer's may be coming to your doctor's office. Here's what to know

New research suggests certain blood tests could help doctors diagnose Alzheimer's disease faster and more accurately

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2024

What biomarkers say about Alzheimer's

There's still no established cause for Alzheimer's, but emphasizing some symptoms can have unintended consequences

Salon · Sep 30, 2023

Do new Alzheimer's drugs actually help?

Fast-track approval of three risky drugs intends to slow the disease, but evidence they benefit patients is shaky

Salon · Sep 13, 2023

Drug slows Alzheimer's but can it make a real difference?

New data shows an experimental Alzheimer's drug modestly slowed the brain disease's inevitable worsening

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2022

Even simple exercise might help older people’s brains, new study suggests

The new study presented at the Alzheimer’s Association’s annual conference marks the longest test of whether exercise makes any difference once memory starts to slide.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 3, 2022

Even simple exercise may help aging brain, study hints

New research hints that even simple exercise just might help seniors with mild memory problems

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022

Alzheimer's researchers are looking beyond plaques and tangles for new treatments

An atlas showing how Alzheimer's changes individual brain cells could help researchers find new treatments for the disease.

WEKU · Aug 1, 2022

Jordyn Poulter’s stolen Olympic medal found in a trash bag

LOS ANGELES — An Anaheim business owner has found the stolen Olympic gold medal belonging to volleyball player Jordyn Poulter, authorities said.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 30, 2022