Researchers have discovered evidence that fat deposition in brain cells may be the underlying cause of Alzheimer’s. Fat droplets seem to accumulate in brain immune cells as the major genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s, suggesting an as-yet-unrecognized potential cause of the condition. Alzheimer’s, which is characterized by neurodegeneration and progressive loss of mental skills, remains … The post Fat build-up in brain cells may be responsible for Alzheimer’s: Study appeared first on Alzheimer's Research Association ..read more

A recent study found evidence that there is a link between type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer’s risk, which some health experts refer to as type 3 diabetes. Researchers said consuming a high-fat diet may boost inflammatory levels, increasing the risk of dementia. Diabetes and Alzheimer’s are two of the most rapidly expanding health challenges worldwide. … The post How Type 2 Diabetes and Alzheimer’s Risk May be Related appeared first on Alzheimer's Research Association ..read more

Using artificial intelligence (AI), researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, have been able to forecast an individual’s likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s up to seven years before any symptoms appear. Researchers found early risk factors that affected both men and women, as well as a few that were gender-specific, such as osteoporosis in women … The post AI May Predict Alzheimer’s up to Seven Years Before Symptoms Manifest appeared first on Alzheimer's Research Association ..read more

A recent study found that amyloid plaques, the biomarkers for Alzheimer’s, were more prevalent in the brains of those exposed to higher concentrations of fine particulate air pollution. The researchers found the highest association between pollution exposure and plaques among people who did not have a gene variant that increases the risk of Alzheimer’s. According … The post Air Pollution Linked to Increased Alzheimer’s Markers in the Brain appeared first on Alzheimer's Research Association ..read more

Alcohol abuse can eventually lead to symptoms similar to dementia. However, quitting drinking can occasionally reverse these consequences or at least slow them down. Alcoholic dementia, often known as alcohol-related dementia, is a severe kind of brain damage induced by frequent drinking over many years. It may result in symptoms of dementia, such as forgetfulness, … The post Alcoholic Dementia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment appeared first on Alzheimer's Research Association ..read more

Currently, there is no single, simple diagnostic test for Alzheimer’s. Developing a straightforward, non-invasive, and inexpensive early diagnostic test could aid in early diagnosis and the targeting of new Alzheimer’s medications to those in the early stages of the disease. Recently, a team of researchers has discovered a blood test that detects a specific type … The post A New Blood Test Could Detect Early Symptoms of Alzheimer’s appeared first on Alzheimer's Research Association ..read more

Dementia is a neurological condition that impairs cognitive functions such as memory, language, and the ability to recognize and deal with emotions. Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is among the most common kinds of dementia. Understanding more about the potential involvement of gender and sex in DLB has gained attention recently. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet … The post A Kind of Dementia That Affects the Brains of Men and Women Differently appeared first on Alzheimer's Research Association ..read more

Alzheimer’s impacts the brain but may also affect the eyes. A recent study found that almost 94% of participants with an unusual vision problem also exhibited Alzheimer’s pathology. Researchers emphasized the need for further clinical understanding of posterior cortical atrophy (PCA) to aid in the early detection of Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s is well recognized to affect … The post Vision Problems May be an Early Alzheimer’s Warning: Study appeared first on Alzheimer's Research Association ..read more

A recent study suggests that losing slow-wave sleep as you get older may raise your risk of acquiring dementia. A good night’s sleep is crucial for maintaining brain function and consolidating memories. A recent study emphasizes the significance of sleep for older people, revealing that deep sleep, or slow-wave sleep, can prevent dementia if it … The post Improving Deep Sleep May Help Stave Off Dementia: Study appeared first on Alzheimer's Research Association ..read more

Approximately 6 million people 65 and older in the United States have Alzheimer’s [1]. The fact that women make up nearly two-thirds of them has long been a source of puzzlement for scientists, who have long linked the difference to factors like heredity and longer life expectancies [2]. However, there is increasing agreement that menopause … The post What Should You Know About Menopause And Dementia Risk appeared first on Alzheimer's Research Association ..read more