Early detection means a chance for treatment or lifestyle adjustments that may slow the progression of memory loss. A memory ...

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 ...

Researchers have uncovered why smell often fades early in Alzheimer’s: the brain’s immune cells dismantle key nerve connections between the olfactory bulb and brainstem. Membrane changes in neurons ...

Staying positive can cut the risk of memory loss in middle age, a 16-year study suggests. Researchers tracked more than 10,000 people aged over 50 and found those with higher levels of wellbeing were ...

In fact, there is another common cognitive disorder with very similar symptoms, called limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy — or LATE for short — that is often misdiagnosed as ...

A simple EEG scan can reveal hidden memory problems in just three minutes, giving doctors a powerful new tool to detect dementia earlier and more accurately. Study: A passive and objective measure of ...

Alzheimer's disease affects 7.2 million Americans over 65 years old. Researchers at Banner Alzheimer's Institute are looking ...

A doctor has explained how to tell the difference between relatively common symptoms that could be confused for dementia or ...