SEATTLE - At age 77, Alice Pickett of Seattle is healthy and active, but every once in a while, she temporarily forgets why she walked into a room or where she put the car keys. She worried that it ...

Two separate studies have identified age-related molecular changes in the brain and adjusted them to improve memory. New research from Virginia Tech (VA, USA) shows that memory loss is tied to ...

The prognosis for Alzheimer’s disease is much better when patients are diagnosed as early as possible. And there’s great news on that front. WTOP talked to two local doctors about an advancement in ...

When doctors suspect Alzheimer's, they can order a blood test to learn whether a patient's brain contains the sticky amyloid plaques that are a hallmark of the disease. But the results of that test ...

Scientists have created a blood test that can estimate when Alzheimer’s symptoms are likely to begin. By measuring a protein called p-tau217, the model predicts symptom onset within roughly three to ...

Asian Americans are the fastest-growing group of older adults in the U.S., but they often face language and cultural barriers ...

Virginia Tech researchers have shown that memory loss in aging may be reversible. Using CRISPR tools, they corrected molecular disruptions in the hippocampus and amygdala, restoring memory in older ...

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD A simple handgrip test may reveal more than muscle power in very old adults, offering insight into how ...

Depression and loneliness predicted memory decline over time in older adults, while memory decline worsened mood symptoms, according to a new study that highlighted a bidirectional link among these ...

New tests of blood and spinal fluid can identify people experiencing memory loss from Alzheimer's disease. Latest Alzheimer's lab tests focus on memory loss, not brain plaques When doctors suspect ...