Dementia

Scientists found that genes related to immune activity may help some people resist Alzheimer’s symptoms, even with high amyloid levels, highlighting lifestyle and genetic factors in disease resilience.

Researchers developed an AI model that predicts Alzheimer's progression with 78.5% accuracy by analyzing speech patterns from neuropsychological tests, offering a non-invasive early detection method.

Type 2 diabetes patients treated with GLP-1 agonists, like Ozempic, have a reduced risk of developing dementia compared to those on older diabetes medications, according to a new study.

Scientists have found that changes in the brain's default mode network can predict dementia with over 80% accuracy up to nine years before diagnosis, outperforming traditional methods.

Researchers have discovered that the decline in navigation abilities in middle-aged individuals is partly due to reduced exploratory behavior, which may serve as an early indicator of cognitive decline and dementia.

Intensive lifestyle changes, including a plant-based diet, exercise, stress management, and social support, improved cognitive function and daily living activities in patients with mild cognitive impairment or early dementia due to Alzheimer's disease.

A German study found that combining personality traits, depression, anxiety scores, and cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers aids in predicting Alzheimer's disease.

A recent study found that higher amyloid-beta levels in the brain are linked to faster volume loss in the basal forebrain and hippocampus, even before cognitive symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease appear.

A new study examined the links between personality, psychological characteristics, and cognitive outcomes in older adults, finding that higher levels of positive affect and Openness are associated with reduced cognitive decline.

New research suggests menthol inhalation may improve cognitive abilities in mice with Alzheimer’s by regulating the immune system and reducing brain inflammation, offering a potential new avenue for treating this debilitating disease.

Consuming over a teaspoon of olive oil daily reduces dementia-related death risk by 28%. Replacing margarine or mayonnaise with olive oil also lowers this risk by 8-14%, highlighting olive oil's protective benefits against dementia mortality.

Combining Alzheimer's drugs Donepezil and Memantine significantly extends patients' lives, offering new hope for improved treatment and survival.

Researchers discovered that certain nutrients, especially from the Mediterranean diet, are linked to slower brain aging and better cognitive function, suggesting potential benefits of targeted dietary choices for brain health.

Researchers discovered a genetic variant that reduces Alzheimer's disease risk by up to 70%, aiding in the removal of toxic amyloid from the brain. This highlights the role of the brain's blood vessels and suggests new therapeutic approaches.

Researchers have discovered that the brain protein Mfsd7c plays a crucial role in exporting excess choline, challenging previous beliefs and opening new possibilities for treating Alzheimer’s disease and age-related cognitive decline.