As we age, our brains naturally shrink and our thought processes slow down. However, in Alzheimer’s disease, changes that occur in the brain are different to the changes seen in normal ageing. It can ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are terms that are often used interchangeably, they don’t mean the same thing.

Dementia is a group of brain disorders that cause a decline in cognitive functions like memory and thinking. While some cognitive decline is a natural part of aging, dementia is an extreme version ...

SEVEN NEWS. MORE THAN 53,000 NEW MEXICANS ARE EXPECTED TO HAVE ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE BY 2025. THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION SAYS THAT’S AN INCREASE OF 2000 PEOPLE PER YEAR. WE ASKED KOAT, UNM HEALTH ...

The country is facing a coming wave of dementia for its ageing population, and is investing in research into drugs, ...

"I just know that my brain's not right," said Carrie Richardson, 44. "And so, I hate it. I just want it to be normal." At 41, Carrie developed early-onset Alzheimer's disease. The condition is caused ...

The test may make it easier to identify whether people with memory and thinking problems have Alzheimer’s or not. By Pam Belluck A blood test that can help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease has received ...

Sleep plays a critical role in memory, cognitive performance, and overall health. But for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease—a progressive neurodegenerative condition that impacts memory and ...

A few years ago, my dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, just like his older brother and his mum before him. Slowly, his personality began to ebb away. Now, at the age of 75, his cognitive ...

In many cases, it's not until memory problems start creeping up that most people learn they have Alzheimer's disease. By then, the disease may already be progressing, leaving limited options for ...

Scientists have made a breakthrough in understanding how Alzheimer’s disease develops, and a decades-old drug could be the key to stopping the condition in its tracks. It is well established that ...

Stand at attention for an off-kilter sign of this particular kind of dementia. Nearly 7 million Americans have been diagnosed with dementia, which gradually destroys memory, thinking skills, and the ...