Β-amyloid formation, an indicative element of Alzheimer's disease, is a consequence of alternative expression of enzymes involved in the cleavage of amyloid precursor protein, leading to... more

A great number of studies have consistently scrutinized the relation between dementia and stroke, with a multiple fold increase in the risk factor for death. more

Unlike the more common Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia tends to afflict young people. It accounts for an estimated 20 percent of all cases of early-onset dementia. more

New guidance on when people living with dementia should stop driving has been published to support doctors and other health care professionals. more

Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that can lead to shaking, stiffness and difficulty with walking, balance and coordination. Dementia with Lewy bodies, one... more

Contrary to popular belief doing crossword puzzles and Sudoku puzzles on a regular basis cannot keep dementia away finds a new study. The study appears in the latest issue of the journal... more

Scientists who recently identified the molecular start of Alzheimer's disease have used that finding to determine that it should be possible to... more

An international group of collaborating scientists that includes HSE Professor Vasily Vlasov has analyzed data from 195 countries on the spread of Alzheimer's disease... more

Scientists who recently identified the molecular start of Alzheimer's disease have used that finding to determine that it should be possible to forecast which type of dementia will... more

Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have identified in live human brains new radioactive “tracer” molecules that bind to and “light up” tau tangles, a protein associated with a number of neurodegenerative diseases... more

Rutgers scientists have found a compound in coffee that may team up with caffeine to fight Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia - two progressive and currently incurable... more

Scientists have found a compound in coffee that may team up with caffeine to fight Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia -- two progressive and currently incurable diseases... more

Researchers have identified in live human brains new radioactive 'tracer' molecules that bind to and 'light up' tau tangles, a protein associated with a number of neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer's disease and other related dementias. more

Scientists have uncovered an unexpected new role for a protein that may underlie rare diseases. more

Using an innovative analytical approach, researchers pinpointed genes that play an important role in the protein buildup associated with dementia. more

Using an innovative analytical approach, researchers pinpointed genes that play an important role in the protein buildup associated with dementia. more

A research team has identified genetic processes involved in the neurodegeneration that occurs in dementia -- an important step on the path toward developing therapies that could slow or halt the course of the disease. more

Researchers have identified two major groups of genes involved in the mutations that lead to excess production of tau, a protein involved in dementia. more

As the older population of the United States grows, the prevalence of dementia also rises. A new paper discusses dementia and gun ownership. more

New research uncovers another potential risk factor for dementia and, more generally, for cognitive impairment, namely having a lung disease in midlife. more

New research uncovers another potential risk factor for dementia and, more generally, for cognitive impairment, namely having a lung disease in midlife. more

Middle-aged adults with lung disease may be at greater risk of developing dementia or cognitive impairment later in life, according... more

Researchers report that 27 percent of people 65 and older own one or more firearms, and 37 percent live in a home with a... more

Alzheimer’s disease is the most well-known and most common type of age-related dementia. Amyloid... more

As physicians attempt to decrease antipsychotic use in seniors with dementia, they need to... more

A new study, published in the journal Cell Reports, shows improvements in overall health... more

Melanoma skin cancer tumors grow larger and are more likely to metastasize due to interactions between a pair of molecules, according to experiments in mice and human cells. The results may restore the potential for a type of... more

To turn back the clock on Alzheimer's disease, many researchers are seeking ways to effectively diagnose the neurodegenerative disorder earlier.... more

In a Geriatrics & Gerontology International study of 51 individuals living with dementia who attended community-based adult day health centers, behavioral observations of a music intervention showed a positive change... more

One day, MRI brain scans may help predict whether older people will develop dementia, new research suggests. more

Improving staff training in care homes and reducing reliance on harmful medications saves thousands of pounds per year,... more

The sense of direction is one of the most important human abilities. From 27 to 29 November 2018, about 70 experts from Europe, Canada... more