Doug Whitney was supposed to develop Alzheimer's by 50. Now scientists are trying to understand why his brain remains healthy ...

Neurofibrillary tangles (NFTs) are a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease, formed by the accumulation of tau protein into ...

All applications must fall within Alzheimer’s Research UK’s remit which covers biomedical research in Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Alzheimer’s Research UK funds research into treatment, ...

A study at Lund University reveals that traumatic brain injury alters the small vessels in the brain, resulting in an ...

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have conducted a longitudinal study on an individual ...

Getting an accurate and timely diagnosis of dementia is important. However, for younger people it can often take much longer. There can be specific reasons for this, including: Young-onset dementia is ...

Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) can be hard to diagnose, because it is an uncommon type of dementia and does not cause memory problems at first. However, there are some ways to diagnose FTD including ...

Whether you're curious to explore a healthy brain or brains affected by Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies, or Frontotemporal dementia, the choice is yours. Tailoring ...

A research team has discovered that the two key pathological hallmarks of Alzheimer's -- tau protein and beta-amyloid -- affect brain circuits in distinct yet synergistic ways, particularly those ...

Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder and type of dementia primarily characterized by memory loss and confusion. Some people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias may experience significant ...

Alain Jocard/Getty Images As more Americans are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, it's essential to know the resources and strategies that can help better manage the finances of those affected.

Abstract: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic neurological disorder that progresses slowly and shares symptoms with other diseases. Early detection and diagnosis are vital for appropriate treatment ...