FDA clears blood test to help rule out Alzheimer’s disease in people showing symptoms

The US Food and Drug Administration has given clearance to another blood test to help assess Alzheimer’s disease and other ...
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Q&A: Early detection, patient and caregiver support, keys to future of Alzheimer’s care

Over 7 million Americans are living with the progressive and debilitating cognitive impairments caused by Alzheimer’s disease, according to data from the Alzheimer’s Association.Moreover, the NIH ...
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A Signal of Future Dementia May Be Hidden in The Shape of Your Brain

A better understanding of dementia risk can lead to improvements in care and in treatments, and a new study identifies a link ...

Early menopause associated with increased risk of dementia

A new international study led by University of Galway has found that entering menopause at an earlier age is associated with ...

Eye-tracking offers measure of change in pre-clinical Alzheimer's disease

The effectiveness of eye-tracking technology in identifying people who have a genetic tendency to Alzheimer's disease, years ...

Women who take HRT after menopause less likely to develop dementia, study indicates

Women who take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) after menopause are less likely to develop dementia, a landmark study ...
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New Resource Enhances Brain Health Assessment for Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

A new companion to the GSA KAER Toolkit for Brain Health helps clinicians and caregivers promote brain health, detect cognitive changes early, and support adults with intellectual and developmental ...

Quitting smoking even later in life may slow down cognitive decline

Quitting smoking during midlife or even later on can help slow down age-related cognitive decline, a new study suggests ...