The proportion of ethnic minorities among the elderly in the United States is increasing. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that the proportion of elders who are white and non-Hispanic will…

A degree of mobility loss is expected with age, but certain conditions can accelerate this pattern. Specifically, Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia can result in slower movements and…

Researchers do not know the exact cause of Alzheimer’s disease, but it likely is due to a variety of genetic and environmental factors. The most studied of the environmental factors…

Growing evidence has shown that inflammation could be a hallmark contributor to AD development and exacerbation. Pro-inflammatory cytokines like TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 are upregulated in brains of individuals with…

According to one associate research professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and the lead researcher of this study, most people are surprised that their gut bacteria could affect…

One algorithm efficiently sorts through large numbers of brain images and picks out those that include characteristics of Alzheimer's. A second machine-learning method identifies important structural features of the brain…

Asthma, allergic rhinitis, and atopic dermatitis were significantly associated with increased risk of all-cause dementia and subtypes, with dose-effect relationships with the severity of allergic diseases. What are the 9…

Scientists don't yet fully understand what causes Alzheimer's disease in most people. The causes probably include a combination of age-related changes in the brain, along with genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors.…

Yes! Lewy Body Dementia! Men are more likely to get DLB than women, and people with a family history of Parkinson’s disease or DLB have a higher risk too. While…

It is common for caregivers to have feelings of loss and grief as their life is changed by Alzheimer’s. You are entitled to these emotions and may start to experience them…