Find out more about getting a dementia diagnosis What's the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's? Expand Dementia can be caused by a number of different diseases, with Alzheimer’s disease being ...

Alzheimer’s disease primarily affects people over the age of 65, but it’s never too early to be aware of the warning signs of this common brain disorder. And you may be able to detect them ...

Alzheimer’s disease is a neurological condition that causes a decline in thinking skills and memory. There is currently no cure, but there are ways to support a person with medication and other ...

The clock-drawing test (CDT) is a simple tool used to check for signs of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. It is often used in combination with other screening tests but can provide valuable ...

Alzheimer’s disease may cause degeneration of neurons in the brain through amyloid plaques, neurofibrillary tangles, inflammation, and brain atrophy. The condition may affect different parts of ...

New research shows a strong relationship between the buildup of fat around the organs in midlife and brain markers of Alzheimer's disease Obese people may be raising their brain levels of ...

Both beta amyloid plaques and tau tangles are early signs of the brain’s march toward a possible Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis. Amyloid plaques typically appear first, with tau tangles ...

Having a beer belly could indicate you're more likely to develop Alzheimer's in the next two decades, a study suggests. American researchers found people with more visceral fat — the type that ...

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that impairs memory and cognitive judgment and is often accompanied by mood swings, disorientation and eventually delirium. It is the ...

Decreases in brain volume are used as an indicator of Alzheimer's disease, yet the latest class of Alzheimer's treatments cause the brain to shrink even further. A new study now suggests this might ...

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